The earth’s radiative equilibrium temperature is_________________?

A. The temperature at which the earth is absorbing solar radiation and emitting infrared radiation at equal rates
B. The temperature at which the earth is radiating energy at maximum intensity
C. The average temperature the earth must maintain to prevent the oceans from freezing solid
D. The temperature at which rates of evaporation and condensation on the earth are in balance

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost) on the grass, yet the minimum temperature reported in the newspaper was only 35o F. The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that ________________?

A. Temperature readings are taken in instrument shelters more than 5 feet above the ground
B. The thermometer was in error
C. The newspaper reported the wrong temperature
D. The thermometer was read before the minimum temperature was reached for that day
E. The thermometer was read incorrectly