Environmentalhard · Past Paper
How much of the incoming solar radiation is typically reflected back into space by the Earth's atmosphere and surface combined (Earth's total albedo)?
A10%
B30%
C50%
D70%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 30%
Earth's average albedo is approximately 0.3 or 30%, meaning 30% of sunlight is reflected back into space.
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