Question

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

becoming wetter
becoming wetter

removing snow
removing snow

becoming smoother
becoming smoother

removing plants
removing plants

becoming paler

Answer 1

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

1. **Removing snow** - Snow reflects a significant amount of sunlight due to its high albedo. Removing it exposes darker surfaces that absorb more heat.

2. **Removing plants** - Vegetation generally has a cooling effect through processes like transpiration and shading. Removing plants exposes bare soil or other surfaces that can absorb more heat.

So, the correct answers are:
- removing snow
- removing plants