everyday science MCQ #2342

The sky appears blue because the Earth's atmosphere:

everyday science MCQ #2342

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The sky appears blue because the Earth's atmosphere:

    • A) Transmits blue light
    • B) Scatters blue light more than other colors
    • C) Has an actual blue cover
    • D) Reflects blue light

    Answer: Scatters blue light more than other colors

    Explanation: Rayleigh scattering causes shorter wavelength blue light to scatter much more than longer wavelengths when sunlight interacts with gas molecules in the atmosphere.