Which atmospheric phenomenon causes the sky to appear reddish orange during sunrise and sunset?
A
Increased blue light scattering
B
Longer path length scattering out blue light
C
Absorption of all colors except red
D
Reflection from clouds only
Correct Answer: Option B — Longer path length scattering out blue light
Explanation:
During sunrise and sunset sunlight travels through more atmosphere scattering out most blue light and allowing longer wavelength red and ora...
During sunrise and sunset sunlight travels through more atmosphere scattering out most blue light and allowing longer wavelength red and orange light to dominate the visible sky color.