Albedo means :

Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)

  • A. The ratio of the amount of solar radiation (or visible range of radiation) reflected by a surface
  • B. The amount incident on it, also expressed as a percentage
  • C. Both (a) & (b)
  • D. None of theseStream History Documentaries

Explanation

Albedo is the fraction of incoming solar radiation reflected by a surface, calculated as reflected radiation divided by incident radiation and commonly expressed as a percentage. Both statements (a) and (b) describe it, so (c) is correct.

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