SSC Geography Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-5

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    The earth's albedo means:

    A)  Solar radiation absorbed by the earth's surface.

    B)  Solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere.

    C)  Solar radiation reflected back by the earth's surface to the space.

    D)  Ratio between the total solar radiation falling upon a surface and amount reflected in percentage.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Albedo or reflection coefficient, derived from Latin albedo "whiteness" (or reflected sunlight) in turn from albus "white", is the diffuse reflectivity or reflecting power of a surface.


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