9 Questions
What does the dispersion of sunlight result in?
Rainbow colors
Why are clouds typically white?
They reflect all colors equally
What happens to light when the Sun gets lower in the sky?
It becomes more red and yellow
What causes sunlight to scatter in all directions when it reaches Earth's atmosphere?
The gases and particles in the air
Why does the blue light scatter more than the red light when the Sun gets lower in the sky?
Blue light waves are shorter than red light waves
Why do the tops and sides of a cloud appear whiter than the base?
The base of the cloud receives less light
What is the primary reason for the change in color perception as the sun gets lower in the sky?
Blue light is scattered more
Which of the following properties of light are primarily responsible for the white appearance of clouds?
Scattering
What is the main factor causing the base of a cloud to appear less white than the tops and sides?
The base of the cloud receives less scattered light
Test your knowledge on the fascinating properties of sunlight and its interaction with Earth's atmosphere. Learn about dispersion, scattering, and the different wavelengths of light. Discover why the sun appears lower in the sky as it passes through more of the atmosphere.
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