Before sunrise on a clear, calm, cold morning, frost can often be seen on the tops of parked cars, even when the air temperature is above freezing. Which of the following processes cools the tops of the cars and causes this condition?
A. conduction
B. convection
C. latent heat
D. radiation
Answer: D
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