Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three ........

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Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three?

Sand desert

Paddy crop land

Land covered with fresh snow

Prairie land

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Explanation:

3rd option is correct.

Albedo is the fraction of solar energy (shortwave radiation) reflected from the Earth back into space. It is a measure of the reflectivity of the earth's surface. Ice, especially with snow on top of it, has a high albedo: most sunlight hitting the surface bounces back towards space.