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What does the term “overcast” define?

(a) Phenomenon of indirect radiation exposure due to scattering

(b) Weather when cloud cover is equal to 8 oktas

(c) Phenomenon of indirect radiation exposure due to scattering & Weather when cloud cover is equal to 8 oktas

(d) None of the mentioned

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Query is from Climate Model topic in chapter Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gases of Environmental Engineering

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Correct option is (c) Phenomenon of indirect radiation exposure due to scattering & Weather when cloud cover is equal to 8 oktas

The best I can explain: Overcast is a phenomenon where cloud cover is equal to 8 oktas (unit of measurement) and shadow cannot be seen due to indirect radiation caused by scattering.

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