The amount of incoming solar radiation reflected depends not only on albedo,but also on the
A) sensible heat of the object.
B) latent heat stored in the object.
C) indirect radiation reaching the object.
D) angle of incidence of the Sun.
E) none of these.

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The angle of incidence of the Sun affects the amount of incoming solar radiation that is reflected. When the Sun is directly overhead, the solar radiation is most intense and less of it is reflected. However, when the Sun's angle is lower, more of the solar radiation is reflected. Albedo also affects the amount of reflected radiation, but it is not the only factor. The other choices (A, B, and C) do not directly affect the amount of reflected solar radiation.

The Amount of Incoming Solar Radiation Reflected Depends Not Only