On a Sunny Day in Winter When There Is a Large

question 12

Multiple Choice

On a sunny day in winter when there is a large snowpack on the ground you notice it appears brighter outside than on a sunny day when there is no snow on the ground. What best explains this scenario?

• A)Snow has a higher albedo than bare ground and reflects more solar radiation.
• B)The sun emits more solar radiation in the winter months.
• C)Snow emits more infrared radiation than bare ground.
• D)The sun emits more ultraviolet radiation in the winter months.

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