The Rougher a Surface, the Higher Its Albedo

question 113

True/False

The rougher a surface, the higher its albedo.

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Colfax, Louisiana

A town in the US state of Louisiana, known historically for the Colfax Massacre of 1873, a violent event during the Reconstruction era.

Former Slaves

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Enforcement Acts

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