Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes land surface temperature (LST) ?
A) It is measured using a ground network of at least one station per 250 000 km2 across the globe.
B) It is often much cooler than air temperature due to vegetation cover.
C) It is highest in areas with high albedo and dense cloud cover.
D) It is a measure of the heating of the land surface and is distinct from air temperature.
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