Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three? (1) Sand desert (2) Land covered with fresh snow (3) Prairie land (4) Paddy crop land
(2) Land covered with fresh snow Explanation: Albedo is the fraction of solar energy (shortwave radiation) reflected from the Earth back into space. It is a measure of the reflectivity of the earth's surface. Ice, especially with snow on top of it on land, has the highest albedo.