* Dark asphalt: Black asphalt absorbs almost all sunlight, making it very hot on sunny days.
* Forests: Dark green leaves absorb most sunlight, contributing to the Earth's overall albedo.
* Ocean water: While water reflects some light, especially when calm, it mostly absorbs the energy from sunlight.
* Dark soil: Like asphalt, dark soil absorbs a significant amount of sunlight.
In contrast, surfaces with high albedo (like fresh snow or white sand) reflect a lot of sunlight back into the atmosphere.
