On the other hand, urban centers, such as the one pictured to the right in Figure 8, most likely have a __ albedo

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The question asks about the albedo of urban centers as depicted in the figure, with two options to choose from: High or Low.
Option High: This would imply urban surfaces reflect a large fraction of incoming sunlight. In reality, cities are dominated by dark pavements, roofs, and building materials, which tend to absorb rather than reflect light. Consequently, the albedo of urban areas is typically not high, making this option inconsistent with common urban surfaces.
Option Low: Low albedo means surfaces absorb more sunlight than they reflect. Urban environments are characterized by dark asphalt, concrete, and building exteriors, often combined with pollution that reduces reflectivity further. These materials lead to higher heat absorption and lower reflectivity, aligning with observed urban albedo values.
In evaluating the two choices, the contrast hinges on the reflective properties of common city materials. High albedo would require a prevalence of bright or reflective surfaces, which is not representative of typical urban landscapes. Conversely, low albedo matches the dark, heat-absorbing nature of urban infrastructure. Therefore, the option describing low albedo corresponds to the usual characteristics of urban centers.

F25 MET D010L 65Z Meteorology Lab Investigation2 Quiz

On the other hand, urban centers, such as the one pictured to the right in Figure 8, most likely have a __ albedo

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