Infrared satellite images are useful for identifying cloud altitude because [INSERT FIGURE 6-35B. NO CAPTION]
A) areas of deep convection typically occupy large geographical areas
B) cirrus clouds typically occupy small geographical areas
C) electromagnetic energy emitted by clouds is a function of cloud temperature
D) electromagnetic energy emitted by clouds is independent of cloud temperature
Answer: C
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