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General Knowledge · Q193

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 193

Q193

The percentage of the incident radiation reflected back to space is called

A.
planet's albedo
Answer
B.
earth's albedo
C.
both are similar terms
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The reflectivity of a substance usually expressed as a percentage of the incident radiation reflected is known as it's albedo or reflection coefficient.