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Which has the lowest albedo?

A. Dark surfaces

B. Light surfaces

C. Both A & B

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Albedo is a measure of reflectivity.
This clearly indicates that all black surfaces have the lowest albedo. Fresh snow reflects approximately 95 percent of the sun's rays so it has the highest albedo.

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