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QCloudy nights are warmer compared to clear nights (without clouds) during winters. This is because

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  • A Clouds radiate heat towards the earth. ✔ ✖
  • B Clouds prevent cold waves from the sky descending on the earth. ✔ ✖
  • C Clouds prevent escaping of heat radiation from the earth. ✔ ✖
  • D Clouds being at great heights from earth absorb heat from the sun and send them towards the earth. ✔ ✖
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Clouds prevent escaping of heat radiation from the earth.
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