Which of the following has the highest albedo?
A) forests
B) asphalt
C) dry, light sandy soils
D) fresh snow

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Fresh snow has the highest albedo among the given options. This is because the white, reflective surface of the snow reflects most of the incoming solar radiation, reducing the amount of absorbed energy. The albedo of forests and dry, light sandy soils is relatively lower, while asphalt has a very low albedo because it absorbs most of the incoming solar radiation.

Which of the Following Has the Highest Albedo