The blue color of the sky is due to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The blue color of the sky is due to:

A. Refraction

B. Absorption

C. Reflection

D. Rayleigh Scattering

Answer: Option D

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Shorter blue wavelengths are scattered more strongly by atmospheric molecules.

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