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The clouds grow hotter at night to make up for the sun being down, and they are cooler during the day, because they block the sun.

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Why is it more likely to be a frosty night in winter if the sky is clear?

When sky is clear the heat from earth will radiate to space and cool the night air faster. If cloudy the heat radiated is reflected back from clouds and it does not get so cool


Why is there white clouds when you open the fridge?

When you open the fridge, the warmer air from the room enters and comes into contact with the colder air inside. This causes the moisture in the warm air to cool down and condense into tiny water droplets or ice crystals, forming white clouds or fog. This phenomenon is similar to how clouds form in the atmosphere, where warm, moist air rises and cools, leading to condensation.


Why do clouds form as warm air rises and not at lower altitudes?

Clouds form as warm air rises because as air rises, it expands and cools, which can cause the air to reach its dew point temperature where water vapor condenses into water droplets, forming clouds. At lower altitudes, the air is usually warmer and has not risen enough to cool and reach its dew point, so clouds do not form as easily.


How does temperature affect the formation of clouds?

Water vapor in the cool air condenses in to tiny droplets of water, forming clouds.


What would happen if the air in the upper atmosphere were warmer than the water vapor in the air?

It is impossible for the water vapour in the air to be at a different temperature from the air of which it is a part. However warm air can hold more water vapour than cool air. Thus when air is warming up there are unlikely to be any clouds (clouds are caused by water vapour condensing out of air).

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How can clouds keep us cool in day and warm in night?

The thicker the cloud the more water it carries, so obviously more water the cooler it gets but during the night the clouds aren't thick so its just cooler in the day sometimes luv Noa Parker :p luv ya


What are two ways in which clouds affect Earth's climate?

Clouds play a crucial role in Earth's climate by reflecting sunlight back into space, which helps cool the planet. They also trap heat emitted by the Earth, acting as a blanket to keep the planet warmer.


At night why is the land outside cool?

During the night, with the sun below the horizon, the sun's heat felt during the day is able to escape into the atmosphere. It can be very cold if there is a clear night sky. Clouds help to trap the day's heat and prevent excessive heat loss resulting in a warmer night.


When was The Warmer Side of Cool created?

The Warmer Side of Cool was created in 1988.


Why is it more likely to be frosty on a clear night than on a cloudy night?

Since clouds are cool moist air, and cold air is heavier than warm air, the cloud cover holds down the warmth that accumulates during the day and keeps the ambient temperature slightly higher over night.


Why is it more likely to be a frosty night in winter if the sky is clear?

When sky is clear the heat from earth will radiate to space and cool the night air faster. If cloudy the heat radiated is reflected back from clouds and it does not get so cool


Do coastal areas get warmer at night?

nights are warmer in coastal areas because the water cools down more slowly than land. so the cool air from the land moves towards the sea which makes the nights in coastal areas warmer.


Is pool water warmer at night or day?

the water collects the heat in the daytime and releases heat at night... so it feels like in the day its cold (cuz it is collecting and not releasing) and in the night it is warm (the warmth is being released) Also besides the other answers, there is the difference between the water temperature and air temperature, which makes the water feel cool on a warm day, and warmer at night than the cool night air with no sun.


What do the sumerians use to make there homes?

They used thick mud to keep them cool at night. The palaces were either made out of lapiz lazuli or shell inlay.


Why are bears suited to live in mountain regions?

bears are situated to live in mountain regions because they have thick fur on their body which does not allows cool air to enter in. The warm air of the body also doesn't goes out. so bears feel warmer in cool regions.


Cool air over the poles will?

Actually, cool air tends to be more dense and flow under warm air


What are facts about Uranus clouds?

they r cool