Why Does a Jacket Keep You Warm on a Windy

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why does a jacket keep you warm on a windy day?

• A)Wind is the flow of cold air so the jacket prevents cold air from reaching the body.
• B)The jacket prevents water vapor from getting near your body and absorbing body heat.
• C)The jacket acts like a florist's greenhouse, trapping long-wavelength radiation near your body.
• D)The jacket prevents the wind from blowing away the layer of air that has been warmed by your body.

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