UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    Albedo effect would be relatively higher in [NDA 2013-II]

    A)  early morning and late evening

    B)  early morning only

    C)  noon

    D)  late evening only

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Albedo also varies according to the angle of incidence of the Sun Rays being higher for slanting rays and lower for vertical or nearly vertical rays. From this we can derive that albedo will be relatively higher during early morning and late evening because at both times. Sun rays are slanting.


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