With reference to heat budget, what does Albedo mean?

a) Terrestrial radiation

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b) Incoming insolation

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c) The percentage of radiation reflected by an object.

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d) Radiations absorbed in atmosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C c) The percentage of radiation reflected by an object.
c)
Explanation:
35% is albedo which is reflected before reaching surface
6% reflected by atmosphere
27% reflected by clouds
2% reflected by snow ups of ice

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