UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    The earth's reflectivity of solar radiation, termed albedo, is highest in which one of the following?

    A)  Cropland                         

    B)  Forest area

    C)  Sand desert          

    D)  Snow area

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The percentage of radiant energy reflected back by a surface is called the albedo. The total amount of energy lost by scattering and reflection of various kinds and returned to space is called earth's albedo.


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