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Satellites detect relative heights of cloud by sensing different levels of long wave (infrared) radiation emitted from clouds; i.e., colder clouds are normally higher in the air, and radiate less long wave energy than warmer, lower clouds.

a. True
b. False

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a. True

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The clouds that are closer to the ground surfaces are considered to be warm clouds and those that are higher above are cool and cold clouds.
  • And thus the clouds near the earth surface traps more heat and this is able to reflect back more of the energy potential.
  • The cold clouds are high above and don't tarp as much as the heat from the sun.
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