Meaningful measurements of temperature must always be made in the shade because

A) a thermometer exposed to direct sunlight will be warmed by the absorption of insolation and assume a temperature greater than that of the air
B) a thermometer exposed to direct sunlight will be warmed by convection and assume a temperature greater than that of the air
C) a thermometer exposed to direct sunlight will be warmed by the absorption of latent heat and assume a temperature greater than that of the air
D) a thermometer exposed to direct sunlight will cool by radiation and assume a temperature less than that of the air


Answer: A

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