Multiple Choice
Which principle best describes why melting occurs first in snow around tree trunks?
A) Snow is a good absorber of infrared energy.
B) Snow is a poor emitter of infrared energy.
C) Snow is a poor reflector of visible light.
D) Snow is a poor absorber of visible light.
E) Snow is a poor absorber of ultraviolet light.
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