JAMB Physics 2011 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The ground is always cold at night because the

A. A. sun no longer shines at night
B. B. atmosphere reflects the sun's energy at night
C. C. atmosphere absorbs the sun's energy at night
D. D. earth radiates heat to the atmosphere at nightCorrect

Explanation

The ground is always cold at night because the earth radiates heat to the atmosphere at night.

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