Which one of the following does NOT reflect the sun's energy back towards space?
a Dark soil exposed under melted glaciers b Snow
c Clouds d Ice
a Dark soil exposed under melted glaciers b Snow
c Clouds d Ice
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All of them reflect some light.
but (a) reflects the least.
Similarly, b,c & d do not reflect 100% of the energy, but merely a higher proportion than dark soil.
but (a) reflects the least.
Similarly, b,c & d do not reflect 100% of the energy, but merely a higher proportion than dark soil.
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dark soil, the soil absorbs the sun's energy (heat). the snow, clouds and ice all reflect the heat/light energy back into the atmosphere contributing to the greenhouse effect.