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Name: ______________________

Date: ______________________

Why is the Sky Blue?


1. What is the main function of the Earths atmosphere?
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2. What are light waves?
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3. The energy of radiation depends on what two things?
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4. Use the picture below to answer the following questions.

a. Draw the wave patterns of red, blue, and white.


Red:

Blue:

White:
b. Describe the motion of a blue light wave, how does this contribute to the sky being blue?
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