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UPSC 2010: Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to the other three?
(a)Sand desert
(b)Paddy crop land
(c)Land covered with fresh snow
(d)Prairie land
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Fresh, clean snow has the highest albedo (≈ 80-90 %), reflecting far more incoming solar radiation than sand deserts, croplands or prairies, so “land covered with fresh snow” reflects back the most sunlight. ([testbook.com](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-one-of-the-following-reflects-back-more-sunl--60803a421cce4719d77ee29d?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (c): Land covered with fresh snow. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2010, GS Paper 1, as Question 74. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Biogeochemical Cycles & Earth Systems.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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