Question

Why is it often colder on cloudy summer days?(1 point) Responses More sunlight is transmitted than reflected by the white upper surface of clouds. More sunlight is transmitted than reflected by the white upper surface of clouds. More sunlight is reflected than transmitted by the white upper surface of clouds. More sunlight is reflected than transmitted by the white upper surface of clouds. More sunlight is reflected than transmitted by the dark lower layers of clouds. More sunlight is reflected than transmitted by the dark lower layers of clouds. More sunlight is absorbed than transmitted by the dark lower layer of clouds.

Answer 1

The correct response is: More sunlight is reflected than transmitted by the white upper surface of clouds.

On cloudy days, the thick layer of clouds reflects a significant portion of sunlight back into space, which results in less solar radiation reaching the surface. This reflection can lead to cooler temperatures compared to clear days, where more sunlight reaches and warms the ground.