Multiple choice

The phenomenon of inversion of temperature is usually seen in the nights of which of the following seasons?

  1. Summer

  2. Spring

  3. Autumn

  4. Winter

  5. Throughout the year
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Explanation

A long winter night with clear sky and still air is ideal situation for inversion. The heat of the day is radiated off during the night, and by early morning hours, the earth is cooler than the air above. Over polar areas, the temperature inversion is normal throughout the year.

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