Neptune and Uranus Have a Bluish Tint Because

question 50

Multiple Choice

Neptune and Uranus have a bluish tint because:

• A)at their distances, the Sun appears blue, the red absorbed by dust in the ecliptic.
• B)they are far away and distance makes objects appear bluish.
• C)their atmospheres contain methane, which absorbs red light.
• D)their atmospheres contain hydrogen and helium.
• E)ammonia ice reflects blue light better than any other color.

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