Abiotic Light II

Question 1

What is the reflectivity of a particular surface, and a measure of how light is not absorbed, but reflected by a surface?

Answer 1

Albedo

Question 2

What is the relationship of the reflectivity of the surface to the conversion of solar radiation to thermal energy?

Answer 2

Directly Proportional

Question 3

What has a direct effect on how much solar radiation is absorbed by a cloud formation?

Answer 3

Cloud Albedo

Question 4

What affects how much light is reflected towards surfaces that normally does not receive direct sunlight?

Answer 4

Albedo of Surrounding Ground Substrata

Question 5

What is an example of development of Albedo in secondary indices?

Answer 5

Ecological Monitoring

Question 6

What is the ratio of reflected light to light actually received?

Answer 6

Albedo

Question 7

What is the formula in calculating the Albedo?

Answer 7

Albedo = (Reflected Light/Direct Light) x 100

Question 8

What is the measurement indicated to minimize ambient light bleeding?

Answer 8

6 inches