Which of the following surfaces has the highest albedo?
A) Glaciers
B) Forests
C) The ocean
D) Buildings
E) pavements

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Glaciers have the highest albedo of the given options, reflecting more than 80% of the incoming solar energy back into space. Forests have moderate albedo, reflecting about 10-20% of the sun's energy, followed by the ocean at around 6%, while buildings and pavements have low albedo and absorb a large portion of solar radiation.

Which of the Following Surfaces Has the Highest Albedo