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Question
The bluish colour of water in deep sea is due to
Options
the presence of algae and other plants found in water
reflection of sky in water
scattering of light
absorption of light by the sea
Solution
scattering of light
Explanation -
The bluish colour of water in deep sea is due to scattering of light, which is maximum for blue colour.
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