Consider the scenario in which the minimum temperature drops to 1ºC on a clear night, and fog forms early in the evening the next night. Which of the following describes why it is likely that the minimum temperature will not be as low on the second night?
A. calm winds that accompany fog
B. enhancement of the greenhouse effect by the fog cloud
C. trapping of smoke and dust by the water vapour
D. increased reflection of solar radiation by fog
Answer: B
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