Question
Why is the "albedo" or reflectivity of the polar regions higher than that of the equator?(1 point)
Responses
Snow and ice at the poles
Snow and ice at the poles
All of the above
All of the above
The polar regions have lots of rock and dirt
The polar regions have lots of rock and dirt
The polar regions are colder
Responses
Snow and ice at the poles
Snow and ice at the poles
All of the above
All of the above
The polar regions have lots of rock and dirt
The polar regions have lots of rock and dirt
The polar regions are colder
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is "Snow and ice at the poles."
The high albedo of polar regions is primarily due to the presence of snow and ice, which reflect a significant amount of sunlight. In contrast, the equator typically has less reflective surfaces, such as forests and water, leading to a lower albedo.
The high albedo of polar regions is primarily due to the presence of snow and ice, which reflect a significant amount of sunlight. In contrast, the equator typically has less reflective surfaces, such as forests and water, leading to a lower albedo.