UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2019
Question 38 of 67Geography
Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
AClouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth’s surface.
BClouds reflect back the Earth’s radiation.
CThe Earth’s surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights.
DClouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level.
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Explanation
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