Question

Satellites detect relative heights of cloud by sensing different levels of long wave (infrared) radiation emitted from clouds; i.e., colder clouds are normally higher in the air, and radiate less long wave energy than warmer, lower clouds.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

a. True

Explanation:

• The clouds that are closer to the ground surfaces are considered to be warm clouds and those that are higher above are cool and cold clouds.

• And thus the clouds near the earth surface traps more heat and this is able to reflect back more of the energy potential.

• The cold clouds are high above and don't tarp as much as the heat from the sun.