More Distant Objects, Such as Mountains, Appear Bluer Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

More distant objects, such as mountains, appear bluer because:

• A) They are often covered in heather, which has blue flowers
• B) Short wavelengths are scattered less in the atmosphere
• C) The blue light of the sky adds a veiling luminance
• D) Chromatic aberration in the eye tinges large objects blue

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