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Question
The bluish colour of water in deep sea is due to ____________.
Options
the presence of algae and other plants found in water
reflection of sky in water
scattering of light
absorption of light by the sea
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Solution
The bluish colour of water in deep sea is due to scattering of light.
Explanation:
The fine water molecules mainly scatter blue light due to its shorter wavelength.
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