Albedo (Noun)
Meaning
The ratio of reflected to incident light.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The high albedo of freshly fallen snow can temporarily lower the Earth's average temperature by reflecting more sunlight back into space.
- The albedo of the planet's surface played a crucial role in determining its overall brightness as seen from space.
- Scientists measured the albedo of different types of clouds to better understand their impact on the Earth's climate.
- The low albedo of dark-colored rocks caused them to heat up rapidly in direct sunlight.
- Astronomers calculated the albedo of the distant moon to estimate its surface composition and geological activity.