Question

1. At which location would sunlight have to pass through the thickest amount of atmosphere before reaching Earth’s surface?

Select one:
a. At the poles
b. At the equator
c. At the subtropical latitudes
d. At latitudes between 50 and 80 degrees

2. Which surface exhibits the highest albedo measurement?
Select one:
a. Sand
b. Forest cover
c. Bare soil
d. Fresh snow

Answer 1

1. At which location would sunlight have to pass through the thickest amount of atmosphere before reaching Earth’s surface?
a. At the poles


2. Which surface exhibits the highest albedo measurement?
d. Fresh snow

Answer 2

1.

The correct answer is option a. At the poles.

The atmosphere is most thick at the polar region of the earth. So, when the sunlight enters at the poles, it need to penetrate the thickest amount of atmosphere.

2.

The correct answer is option d. fresh snow.

The Albedo is the measurement of the reflectivity. The Fresh snow, which forms the top layering on the ground has the highest reflectivity, so, Albedomeasurement would be highest here.