The statement "The albedo of the near side of the Moon is 0.12" implies that the Moon:

A) absorbs only 12 percent of the light that hits it.
B) reflects only 12 percent of the light that hits it.
C) orbits Earth with an inclination of 12°.
D) revolves around the Sun with an inclination of 12°.


B

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