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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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