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Why does the sky appear blue to us?
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?
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?
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
