Question

u3 l4 exit ticket
clouds can affect earths temperature because they:
○ absorb uv radiation from the sun
○ trap heat but do not reflect sunlight
○ always increase global temperature
○ have high albedo and can reflect sunlight

Explanation:

• UV radiation is primarily absorbed by the ozone layer, not clouds.
• Clouds both trap heat (greenhouse effect) and reflect sunlight, so the second option is incorrect.
• Clouds do not always increase global temperature; their effect depends on type and altitude (some cool the planet by reflecting sunlight).
• Clouds have a high albedo, meaning they reflect a significant portion of incoming sunlight, which directly affects Earth's temperature by reducing the amount of solar energy absorbed by the surface.

Answer:

D. Have high albedo and can reflect sunlight