For the same insolation, order these surfaces from highest absorption to

lowest.

Highest Light Absorption

Ice

Grassy land

* Ocean

Sandy land

Lowest Light Absorption

1. Ocean

2. Grassy land

3. Sandy land

4. Ice

Explanation:

Insolation describes the energy absorbed when sunlight strikes an object; it directly affects temperature, as higher temperatures are caused by increased insolation. Surface absorption is affected by its albedo; high albedo surfaces reflect most of the radiation that strikes it while absorbing the rest; low albedo surfaces reflect small amounts of the radiation that strikes it while absorbing the rest. White surfaces have the highest abledo, at 1 while black ones have an abledo of 0. The following are averages for abledo on each surface:

Ocean, 0.06 - a large body of water; water has a lower abledo that land Grassy land 0.18 - grass increases the surface area, so less light is reflected Sandy land 0.35 - reflects more light, and is made up of textured soil containing silica crystals and can reflect more incoming light. Ice - absorbs the least sunlight, highly reflective; for instance, sea ice can be almost white in color