Put the following surfaces in descending order from those surfaces that reflect the greatest % of sunlight hitting their surfaces to those surfaces that have the lowest albedo.
I. clouds
II. ice sheets
III. forest
IV. asphalt pavement
A) I-II-III-IV
B) II-I-IV-III
C) III-I-IV-II
D) IV-III-II-I
E) II-IV-I-III

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Ice sheets have the highest albedo, meaning they reflect the greatest percentage of sunlight hitting their surface. Clouds also have a high albedo. Forests have a moderate albedo, and asphalt pavement has the lowest albedo, meaning it absorbs the most sunlight. The order from highest to lowest albedo is II-I-III-IV, so the best choice is B: II-I-IV-III.

Put the Following Surfaces in Descending Order from Those Surfaces