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Q: The bluish colour of water in deep sea is due to
  • A. reflection of light
  • B. refraction of light
  • C. scattering of light
  • D. dispersion of light
Correct Answer: Option C - The Bluish Colour of water in deep sea is due the phenomena of scattering of sunlight by water moleccules. As blue has smaller wavelength, therefore scattering of blue is very large.
C. The Bluish Colour of water in deep sea is due the phenomena of scattering of sunlight by water moleccules. As blue has smaller wavelength, therefore scattering of blue is very large.

Explanations:

The Bluish Colour of water in deep sea is due the phenomena of scattering of sunlight by water moleccules. As blue has smaller wavelength, therefore scattering of blue is very large.