One would expect near-ground temperatures to be coldest when the night is ___.
A) clear, damp, and windy
B) cloudy
C) clear, dry, and calm
D) clear, dry, and windy

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Clear skies allow for heat to radiate away from the ground, dry conditions limit heat retention, and calm winds prevent mixing of the cool air near the surface with the slightly warmer air above, all leading to colder temperatures at the ground level.

One Would Expect Near-Ground Temperatures to Be Coldest When the Night