Why is it often colder on cloudy summer days?(1 point)

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More sunlight is absorbed than transmitted by the dark lower layer of clouds.
More sunlight is absorbed than transmitted by the dark lower layer 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 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 transmitted than reflected by the white upper surface of clouds.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

More sunlight is reflected than transmitted by the white upper surface of clouds.

Clouds, particularly those that are thick or have a white appearance, can reflect a significant amount of incoming sunlight, preventing it from reaching the surface. This results in cooler temperatures on cloudy days compared to clear sunny days.