Why is the sky orange and red at sunrise and sunset?

A. Gases absorb orange and red light.

B. Blue wavelengths are absorbed by the atmosphere.

C. The thick atmosphere scatters all but longer wavelengths.

D. Only short wavelengths are radiated from the Sun in the morning and evening.

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Broderick Wagner

19 October, 20:23

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Madisyn Alvarez · Answer 1

D) The sunset travels a long path through the atmosphere.

Why is the sky orange and red at sunrise and sunset?A. Gases absorb orange and red light.B. Blue wavelengths are absorbed by the atmosphere.C. The thick atmosphere scatters all but longer wavelengths.D. Only short wavelengths are radiated from the Sun in the morning and evening.