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Cloudy nights are often warmer than clear nights. Why is this so?

The clouds generate wind

The clouds trap heat energy during the daylight hours

The clouds store and release heat from the inner Earth

The clouds release heat generated by the friction of air molecules

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Answer: B

Explanation: The clouds act almost like a lid. Think of it like when you put tin foil over food before it goes in the oven. so that even after it is removed from the heat the tin foil traps it causing it to stay warm.

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