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Why is the Ocean Blue?

Why is the Ocean Blue?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Health Sciences, Geography, Science, Physics, Biology

10th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video explains why the sky and ocean appear blue, focusing on Rayleigh scattering for the sky and light absorption and reflection for the ocean. It details how water molecules absorb certain wavelengths, leaving blue to be reflected. The video also covers how ocean depth affects light absorption, why a glass of water looks clear, and factors causing ocean color variations.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to light as it penetrates deeper into the ocean?

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2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why does a glass of water not appear blue like the ocean?

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