The Earths Albedo Flashcards

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This is due to the processes of

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Reflection and absorption

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21% is reflected by

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Highly reflective clouds

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3
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5% is reflected by

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Atmosphere bases and dust

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4
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3% is absorbed by

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Water vapour, gases and particularly dust due to darker, absorbing colour

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5
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Of the 56% which does not reach the surface

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50% is absorbed by the land and vegetation

6% is reflected by (water, deserts and glaciers)

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The 32% lost by reflection is called

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The earths albedo

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The earths surface only receives 56% of the solar energy which reaches the

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Outer atmosphere

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