What is the primary focus of albedo in the context of climate change?

Albedo and Climate Feedback Loops

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The temperature changes in the Earth's core
The reflection and absorption of sunlight by surfaces
The movement of tectonic plates
The amount of sunlight absorbed by the atmosphere
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which surface is likely to have a higher albedo?
Dark asphalt
Ocean water at noon
Fresh snow
Dense forest
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the angle of the sun affect the albedo of water?
It only affects land surfaces
It does not affect the albedo
Higher angles increase albedo
Lower angles increase albedo
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you be able to do with albedo values?
Memorize all specific percentages
Interpret and compare different surfaces
Ignore them as they are not important
Use them to predict weather patterns
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a feedback loop in the context of albedo?
A process that only occurs in the ocean
A loop that decreases Earth's temperature
A one-time event with no further impact
A cycle where the effect influences the cause
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens in a warming albedo feedback loop?
Clouds thicken, blocking sunlight
Ice melts, reducing reflection and increasing absorption
Temperature decreases, leading to more ice
Ice and snow increase, reflecting more sunlight
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a cooling feedback loop, what is the result of increased ice and snow?
More sunlight is reflected
The Earth's core temperature rises
More sunlight is absorbed
The atmosphere becomes denser
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