Snow does not immediately melt away on a mild spring day because:

A) snow is more resistant to melting when it's been sitting on the ground for a long time.
B) shortwave radiation from the sun is absorbed but not re-radiated as longwave.
C) the high albedo of the snow keeps air temperatures cooler.
D) snow allows more longwave radiation to be absorbed by the air.


C

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