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What phenomenon causes the sky to appear blue?

A. Refraction of light
B. Reflection of oceans
C. Scattering of light by air molecules
D. Absorption of red light

Explanation:

Rayleigh scattering of sunlight by atmospheric molecules causes the sky to appear blue. It’s not mere reflection of oceans nor absorption of red only.

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