The fraction of solar energy reflected from Earth into space is known as
The fraction of solar energy reflected from Earth into space is known as Correct Answer insolation
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, has a high albedo: most sunlight hitting the surface bounces back towards space. Insolation is the incident solar radiation onto some object. Specifically, it is a measure of the solar energy that is incident on a specified area over a set period of time. Generally, insolation is expressed in two ways.