Multiple choice

The minimum temperature in a day is recorded at

  1. 00.00 hours

  2. 17.30 hours

  3. 03.00 hours

  4. 12.00 hours

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The minimum daily temperature is recorded around 3:00 AM because this is when maximum radiational cooling occurs after sunset and before sunrise heating begins. At 0:00 hours, cooling is still ongoing. The timing follows diurnal temperature cycles.