Crepuscular rays: A) occur when water droplets scatter all wavelengths of sunlight equally. B) occur only when no clouds, haze, or dust particles are present in the atmosphere. C) are emitted by objects with very low temperatures. D) are usually tinted blue.

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Crepuscular rays occur when water droplets or particles in the atmosphere scatter sunlight. This scattering causes the light rays to become visible when they are partially blocked by objects such as clouds or mountains, creating the appearance of beams of light. This phenomenon does not require the absence of atmospheric particles; in fact, particles enhance the visibility of the rays. They are not related to the temperature of objects and are not usually tinted blue; instead, their color can vary depending on the scattering and the angle of the sun.

Crepuscular Rays