The Earths Albedo Flashcards
1
Q
This is due to the processes of
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Reflection and absorption
2
Q
21% is reflected by
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Highly reflective clouds
3
Q
5% is reflected by
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Atmosphere bases and dust
4
Q
3% is absorbed by
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Water vapour, gases and particularly dust due to darker, absorbing colour
5
Q
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)
6
Q
The 32% lost by reflection is called
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The earths albedo
7
Q
The earths surface only receives 56% of the solar energy which reaches the
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Outer atmosphere