On a Clear, Calm Night, You Would Expect the Air

question 2

Multiple Choice

On a clear, calm night, you would expect the air in a valley to be

• A)cooler than that on a hillside.
• B)warmer than the air on a hillside.
• C)less dense than that in surrounding areas.
• D)the same temperature as that in surrounding areas.

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