Distant dark-colored hills appear blue due to the:

A. color of the reflected light that survives scattering.
B. atmosphere between the observer and the dark hills.
C. selectively reflected light that reaches a distant observer.
D. sky that is reflected off the hills.

Distant dark hills appear blue due to Rayleigh scattering of light in the atmosphere, where shorter blue wavelengths scatter more effectively. This scattered light reaches an observer's eyes, giving the hills their bluish appearance despite their actual color. The effect illustrates how atmospheric conditions can alter the perception of distant objects. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

Distant dark hills appear blue due to the phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering, where shorter blue wavelengths of light scatter more effectively in the atmosphere. This scattered blue light reaches the observer, changing our perception of the hills' color. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-12