Sunlight and Earth's Atmosphere
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What does the dispersion of sunlight result in?

  • Rainbow colors (correct)
  • White light
  • Red light
  • Blue light
  • Why are clouds typically white?

  • They only reflect blue light
  • They only reflect red light
  • They reflect all colors equally (correct)
  • They absorb all colors
  • What happens to light when the Sun gets lower in the sky?

  • It disappears
  • It becomes more red and yellow (correct)
  • It becomes more blue
  • It becomes more green
  • What causes sunlight to scatter in all directions when it reaches Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>The gases and particles in the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the blue light scatter more than the red light when the Sun gets lower in the sky?

    <p>Blue light waves are shorter than red light waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the tops and sides of a cloud appear whiter than the base?

    <p>The base of the cloud receives less light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the change in color perception as the sun gets lower in the sky?

    <p>Blue light is scattered more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties of light are primarily responsible for the white appearance of clouds?

    <p>Scattering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor causing the base of a cloud to appear less white than the tops and sides?

    <p>The base of the cloud receives less scattered light</p> Signup and view all the answers

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