The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to the-
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The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to the-
✓ Correct answer: a) scattering of light.
ExplanationAt sunrise and sunset, sunlight travels a longer path through the atmosphere.Shorter wavelengths are scattered away more, so mainly red/orange light reaches our eyes.
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