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

Responses

removing snow
removing snow

becoming smoother
becoming smoother

removing plants
removing plants

becoming paler
becoming paler

becoming wetter

1 answer

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

  1. Removing snow - Snow has a high albedo, meaning it reflects a lot of sunlight. Removing snow increases the absorption of heat.

  2. Removing plants - Plants provide shade and can cool the surface through evapotranspiration. Removing them can lead to increased heat absorption.

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