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Currently it is 0.367 - about 30%. However, in 1976 the albedo was 0.39 Which is close to desert sand) as used by Vangelis in his album of the same name.

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Which cause more light reflection albedo 2 or albedo 3?

Albedo is a measure of reflectivity; it is a measure of the percentage of light reflected from a surface. A perfect mirror would have an albedo of 1, while white snow has an albedo of about 0.9. Charcoal has an albedo of about 0.04.An albedo higher than 1 is impossible.


The surface reflectivity of a planet or moon is called?

Albedo. The albedo of the Earth is 0.367. When Vangelis released his album, Albedo 0.39, that was what the albedo of Earth was in 1976.


What is the albedo of Neptune?

The average overall albedo of Earth, itsplanetary albedo, is 30 to 35%, because of the covering by clouds, but varies widely locally across the surface, depending on the geological and environmental features.


If earths albedo was higher but earth was farther from the sun could the earth have the same temperature?

No, if Earth's albedo was higher and it was farther from the sun, it would receive less solar radiation, leading to cooler temperatures overall. Albedo affects how much incoming solar radiation is reflected back into space, but distance from the sun determines how much solar radiation reaches Earth in the first place.


How would an increase in the Earths albedo likely affect the climate of the Earth?

An increase in the Earth's albedo, which refers to the reflectivity of the Earth's surface, would likely lead to a cooler climate. Higher albedo means that more sunlight is reflected back into space rather than being absorbed, reducing overall surface temperatures. This could disrupt weather patterns, contribute to more extreme climatic conditions, and potentially lead to a feedback loop that further influences global climate dynamics. However, the exact effects would depend on the extent and nature of the albedo change.

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Which cause more light reflection albedo 2 or albedo 3?

Albedo is a measure of reflectivity; it is a measure of the percentage of light reflected from a surface. A perfect mirror would have an albedo of 1, while white snow has an albedo of about 0.9. Charcoal has an albedo of about 0.04.An albedo higher than 1 is impossible.


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The surface reflectivity of a planet or moon is called?

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