Asked by Taylor Jackson on May 30, 2024
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On average, clouds and surfaces, especially snow, ice, and the ocean, immediately reflect away ____% of the solar radiation that falls on Earth.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 50
E) 70
Solar Radiation
The electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun, which reaches the earth and is a key factor in climate and weather patterns, as well as photosynthesis.
Reflect
To throw back light, heat, sound, or any form of energy without absorbing it.
Snow
Precipitation in the form of ice crystals that forms in clouds when temperatures are below freezing and falls to the ground, accumulating as a white, fluffy layer.
- Comprehend the mechanisms of the hydrologic cycle and recognize the processes that are excluded from it.
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Jackara GreeneJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
On average, clouds and surfaces like snow, ice, and the ocean reflect away about 30% of the solar radiation that falls on Earth, a phenomenon known as the Earth's albedo effect.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the mechanisms of the hydrologic cycle and recognize the processes that are excluded from it.