albedo
/ælˈbiː.doʊ/
noun
- The amount of light or radiation that a surface reflects, usually expressed as a percentage.
- Scientists measure the albedo of different surfaces to understand climate change.
- Fresh snow has a high albedo, reflecting most of the sunlight that hits it.
- Dark asphalt has a low albedo because it absorbs more heat from the sun.
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