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    Suppose the Albedo of a Planet Is Measured to Be
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Suppose the Albedo of a Planet Is Measured to Be

Question 14

Question 14

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Suppose the albedo of a planet is measured to be 40 percent. This means that:


A) 40 percent of the Sun's energy is absorbed.
B) 60 percent of the Sun's energy is reflected.
C) more energy is reflected than absorbed.
D) 40 percent of the Sun's energy is reflected.

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