Q. When the Sun is near the horizon during the morning or evening, it appears reddish. The phenomenon that is responsible for this observation is
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Scattering of light
Explanation: The red colour in the sky at sunset (and sunrise) is due to an effect called Rayleigh scattering. There is a similar form of scattering called Mie scattering which is responsible for the white colour of clouds.
Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
The red colour in the sky at sunset (and sunrise) is due to an effect called Rayleigh scattering. There is a similar form of scattering called Mie scattering which is responsible for the white colour of clouds.