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Q.

The ocean appears blue in colour due to:

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a

The presence of plants found in water

b

Scattering of light by water particles

c

The colour of the water is blue

d

Absorption of blue light by the sea

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • The ocean appears blue due to the absorption of red light and the scattering of light by water particles. 
  • The colours having longer wavelengths are absorbed well than those having shorter wavelengths. 
  • Red, orange, yellow, and green have longer wavelengths and are absorbed by water molecules quickly when sunlight hits the water. 
  • On the other hand, blue and violet which have shorter wavelengths are not absorbed but scattered by water. 
  • Thus, the water of the ocean appears blue.
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