Consider the following ecosystems:

1. Taiga
2. Tropical evergreen
3. Tropical deciduous
4. Tundra

The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystems is Top of Form

1. 1, 4, 3, 2
2. 4, 1, 2, 3
3. 4, 1, 3, 2
4. 1, 4, 2, 3

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• From the table above, we can conclude that the albedo of Tundra (snow & frost) > Taiga (mostly snow and sparse forest) > Tropical Deciduous (sparse forest and soil) > Tropical Evergreen (thick canopy).

Answer: (c) 4, 1, 3, 2 Bottom of Form