Infrared satellite images can detect clouds during both day and night because [INSERT FIGURE 6-35B. NO CAPTION]
A) the environmental lapse rate is greater at night
B) clouds emit electromagnetic energy at all times
C) water vapor is particularly bright at night
D) electromagnetic energy emitted by clouds is a function of cloud temperature
Answer: B
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