The daily maximum temperature occurs at the time:
A)when incoming radiation first exceeds outgoing radiation.
B)of maximum incoming radiation.
C)when outgoing radiation equals incoming.
D)near noon.

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The daily maximum temperature typically occurs when outgoing radiation equals incoming radiation, as the energy balance is reached and the surface has absorbed enough heat to reach its peak temperature.

The Daily Maximum Temperature Occurs at the Time