Albedo is a measure of reflectivity, expressed on a scale from 0 to 1. A perfectly black body has an albedo of 0 because it absorbs all incoming radiation and reflects nothing. In contrast, a perfect white surface (like fresh ...
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Albedo refers to the reflectivity of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Cloud cover is the primary driver of this effect, as the white tops of clouds reflect a significant portion of incoming solar radiation back into space. By preventing this ...