In the visible light image, notice the clouds along the coast of California and Baja, Mexico. Are these high clouds or low clouds? (Hint: You will need to view the infrared image to determine the relative altitude of these clouds.) How can you tell?
The question is based on Figure 20-3 showing visible light, infrared, and water vapor images of western North America and the northern Pacific Ocean basin taken on the same day and time.
What will be an ideal response?
Low clouds, Clouds appear gray on the infrared image, so they are warm, low clouds.
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a. True b. False
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