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10. Look closely at the curves showing long-wave
radiation emission from Earth's surface on the six
dates. Explain what accounts for the general pattern
you see each day and what causes the difference in
the magnitude of peak long-wave radiation emitted
by Earth's surface between February 1-3 and August
1-3?
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