Q201
An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is:
A.
There is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation
AnswerB.
The light-colored sand radiates heat very rapidly at night
C.
Dry air is a very poor heat conductor
D.
Free convection cells are unable to form above the hot desert ground
E.
The ozone content of desert air is very low
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
There is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation.