Which of the following is true of the albedo of water?
A)It changes,depending upon the Sun angle.
B)It is greatest when the Sun is low in the sky.
C)It never changes-albedos are constant values.
D)It is less for frozen water than for liquid water.
E)It is greatest for rough waters.

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The albedo of water changes depending upon the Sun angle. When the Sun is at a high angle, more of its energy is absorbed by the water and less is reflected, resulting in a lower albedo. When the Sun is at a low angle, more of its energy is reflected, resulting in a higher albedo.

Which of the Following Is True of the Albedo of Water