Snow Does Not Immediately Melt Away on a Mild Spring

question 82

Multiple Choice

Snow does not immediately melt away on a mild spring day because:

• A) shortwave radiation from the sun is absorbed but not re- radiated as longwave.
• B) snow is more resistant to melting when it's been sitting on the ground for a long time.
• C) the high albedo of the snow keeps air temperatures cooler.
• D) snow allows more longwave radiation to be absorbed by the air.

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