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Cloudy nights are hotter.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Concept of Heat Transfer**: - Heat transfer occurs in three main ways: conduction, convection, and radiation. During the night, the Earth loses heat primarily through radiation. 2. **Role of Clouds at Night**: - On clear nights, the heat radiated from the Earth's surface escapes into the atmosphere and eventually into space. This leads to a drop in temperature. ...
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