Question

Which factors increase the heat absorbed by a land surface? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

becoming smoother
becoming smoother

removing plants
removing plants

becoming paler
becoming paler

becoming wetter
becoming wetter

removing snow
removing snow

Answer 1

The two factors that increase the heat absorbed by a land surface are:

1. **Removing plants** - This can increase heat absorption because vegetation typically reflects more sunlight and has a cooling effect through processes like transpiration. Without plants, the surface can absorb more heat.

2. **Removing snow** - Snow has a high albedo, meaning it reflects a significant amount of sunlight. When snow is removed, the darker surface underneath typically absorbs more heat.

So the correct answers are "removing plants" and "removing snow."