Which one of the following is associated with 'Albedo'?
- ATransmitting power
- BAbsorbing power
- CEmissive power
- DReflecting power
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Correct answer: (d) Reflecting power
Explanation
Albedo is the reflecting power of a surface, i.e. the fraction of incident sunlight reflected without being absorbed.
It is a dimensionless ratio; bright surfaces like sea ice have high albedo, dark surfaces low albedo.
It relates to reflection, not transmission, absorption or emission.