The albedo of a surface is a measure of which of the following processes?
A)transmission
B)reflection
C)scattering
D)solar radiation receipt
E)conduction

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The albedo of a surface is a measure of its ability to reflect solar radiation. Therefore, the best choice is reflection (B). Transmission (A) and conduction (E) do not relate to the reflection of solar radiation. Scattering (C) can contribute to the reflection of radiation, but it is not the primary factor measured by albedo. Solar radiation receipt (D) is related to the amount of radiation a surface receives, but not necessarily its ability to reflect it.

The Albedo of a Surface Is a Measure of Which