The Earths Albedo

Question 1

This is due to the processes of

Answer 1

Reflection and absorption

Question 2

21% is reflected by

Answer 2

Highly reflective clouds

Question 3

5% is reflected by

Answer 3

Atmosphere bases and dust

Question 4

3% is absorbed by

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Of the 56% which does not reach the surface

Answer 5

50% is absorbed by the land and vegetation

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

Question 6

The 32% lost by reflection is called

Answer 6

The earths albedo

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Outer atmosphere