Although it is generally described as a transparent liquid, in seas, lakes and other large water bodies, water appears blue. What property of water is this attributed to?
- Water reflects light in the red range
- Water absorbs light in the red range
- Water refracts light
- Water radiates in the blue range
Answer
The correct answer is B) Water absorbs light in the red range.
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