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Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three? |
A. | Sand desert |
B. | Land covered with fresh snow |
C. | Prairie land |
D. | Paddy crop land |
Answer» B. Land covered with fresh snow | |
Explanation: Albedo is the fraction of solar energy (shortwave radiation) reflected from theEarth back into space. It is a measure of the reflectivity of the earth's surface. Ice, especially with snow on top of it on land, has the highest albedo. |
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