Why Is the Sky Blue?

Why Is the Sky Blue?

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Geography

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explores why the sky is blue, starting with sunlight, which contains all rainbow colors. It explains how prisms can separate these colors and how light behaves differently when it hits Earth's atmosphere. Blue light scatters more than other colors, making the sky appear blue. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to ask questions.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What causes the sky to appear blue during the day?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how a prism can help us see the colors of light.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process that occurs when sunlight enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to light rays when they hit tiny particles in the air?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why do some colors of light scatter more than others?

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