How do you clear the screen in a Linux terminal?

Clearing the screen in a Linux terminal can be accomplished effectively using the clear command. This command is specifically designed to remove all previous output from the terminal window, providing a clean interface for the user to continue working. When the clear command is executed, it sends an escape sequence to the terminal to reset the display, making it appear as though the screen is blank without disrupting any running processes.

The other options listed are not intended for clearing the screen in the same straightforward manner. For instance, while the reset command might reset terminal settings and could lead to a clearing of the display, its primary function is to restore the terminal to its default state rather than simply clearing the screen. The clean command is not a standard command in Linux and would not perform the desired action. Similarly, the cls command is commonly used in Windows command prompt to clear the screen but is not recognized in the Linux environment, making it ineffective for this purpose.