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Albedo definition, Astronomy. the ratio of the light reflected by a planet or satellite to that received by it. See more.
The albedo over snow and ice can be as high as 90% and as low as 5% over a forest. Deserts and areas of sparse vegetation typically have an albedo of 15-25%. Thick, widespread clouds produce an albedo of 70% or more. The average surface albedo of the earth under today's conditions has been estimated to be about 13%. This average takes into consideration the snow cover in the polar regions, forest and other vegetation on the continents, the oceans, and average diurnal and seasonal solar zenith angles.