The Science of Blue Skies
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The Science of Blue Skies

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Why does the sky appear blue to us?

  • Because the atmosphere is actually blue in color
  • Because of the scattering of red light in the atmosphere
  • Because blue light has collided with gas particles in the atmosphere and traveled to the earth's surface (correct)
  • Because of the reflection of the ocean's color onto the sky
  • What causes the blue color we observe when looking at the sky?

  • Reflection of the earth's oceans onto the sky
  • Interaction of blue light with gas particles in the atmosphere (correct)
  • The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere
  • Scattering of green light in the atmosphere
  • Why is the sky not actually blue?

  • Because of the absorption of blue light by the atmosphere
  • Because the sky is a reflection of the earth's surface
  • Because we are observing blue light that has traveled through the atmosphere and reached the earth's surface (correct)
  • Because the atmosphere is colorless
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