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Equal areas of which surface would most likely absorb the most insolation?
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
Equal areas of which type of Earth surface will absorb more insolation and radiate more energy back toward space in the same amount of time?
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
Which form of radiation given off by the Earth causes heating of the Earth's atmosphere?
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
If large amounts of dust are added to the atmosphere, the average air temperature will most likely
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
A person in Florida worked outdoors in sunlight for several hours on a day in July. Which type of clothing should the person have worn to absorb the least electromagnetic radiation?
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
Which color is the best radiator of electromagnetic energy?
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
One result of a large volcanic eruption is that surface air temperatures decrease over a sizable region of Earth. This phenomenon occurs because volcanic eruptions usually decrease the
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
Which statement is best supported by the table?
infrared
decrease due to increased reflection of insolation
black
dark colored and rough
Light-colored surfaces reflect more sunlight than dark-colored surfaces.
light colored with a smooth surface
rough, black surface
transparency of the atmosphere
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