UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Consider the following ecosystems:
    1. Taiga
    2. Tropical evergreen
    3. Tropical deciduous
    4. Tundra
    The correct sequence in decreasing order of the Albedo values of those ecosystems is;

    A) 1, 4, 3, 2

    B) 4, 1, 3, 2

    C) 4, 1, 2, 3

    D) 1, 4, 2, 3

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The average albedo of the earth as a whole is 34%. However, it varies according to the colour and texture of the surface. Among the given surfaces the maximum albedo is that of Tundra which remains snow covered for most period of the year. This is followed by Taiga, Tropical Evergreen forests and Tropical Deciduous forests respectively.


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