1. Minimum thermometers are usually read during the morning, yet they are reset in the afternoon. Explain why. 2. If clouds arrive at 2 a.m. in the middle of a calm, clear night, it is quite common to see temperatures rise after 2 a.m. How does this happen?

1. Minimum thermometers are usually read during the morning, yet they are reset in the afternoon. Explain why. 2. If clouds arrive at 2 a.m. in the middle of a calm, clear night, it is quite common to see temperatures rise after 2 a.m. How does this happen?

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