What is the most likely climate result of lower albedo?
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Correct answer: Greater absorption of energy
Albedo is the fraction of incoming solar radiation reflected by a surface. When albedo decreases, a smaller fraction is reflected back to space and a larger fraction is absorbed by the surface or climate system. This additional absorbed energy can increase surface temperature and contribute to warming. For example, melting snow or ice exposes darker land or ocean surfaces with lower albedo, creating a positive ice-albedo feedback.
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Greater absorption of energy
Why is this the correct answer?
Albedo is the fraction of incoming solar radiation reflected by a surface. When albedo decreases, a smaller fraction is reflected back to space and a larger fraction is absorbed by the surface or climate system. This additional absorbed energy can increase surface temperature and contribute to warming. For example, melting snow or ice exposes darker land or ocean surfaces with lower albedo, creating a positive ice-albedo feedback.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: World Climate and Climate Change.
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