Which Below Best Describes Why a Fluffy Covering of Snow

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which below best describes why a fluffy covering of snow is able to protect sensitive plants and their root systems from damaging low temperatures?

• A) Snow is a good insulator.
• B) Melting snow releases latent heat.
• C) Snow is a good emitter of infrared energy.
• D) Snow is a good reflector of sunlight.

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Definitions:

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