Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
AClouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth's surface.
BClouds reflect back the Earth's radiation.
CThe Earth's surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights.
DClouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2019 (GS-I, Set A), Q.44. Official answer key: B.
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