On Average, Clouds and Surfaces, Especially Snow, Ice, and the Ocean

question 41

Multiple Choice

On average, clouds and surfaces, especially snow, ice, and the ocean, immediately reflect away ____% of the solar radiation that falls on Earth.

• A) 10
• B) 20
• C) 30
• D) 50
• E) 70

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