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The fraction of incident radiation reflected by a surface. -ie, how brightly something reflects a light. -usually referring to stars etc.

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Why do the polar regions have high albedo?

Because snow reflects light more than non-white regions of the Earth and albedo is a measurement of reflectance. By definition white reflects all visible light therefore albedo is greatest .


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An object with high abedo apears brighter then an object with low albedo?

Yes, that is correct. An object with high albedo reflects more incoming solar radiation back into space, which makes it appear brighter. On the other hand, an object with low albedo absorbs more of the incoming solar radiation, hence appearing darker.


The surface reflectivity of a planet or moon is called?

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What is Reflectivity of the Earth's surface called?

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What is the correct spelling of definition?

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What is the albedo of Neptune?

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