When the Sun is located near one of the horizons, an observer looking at the sky directly overhead will view partially polarized light. This effect is due to which of the following processes?
A) double refraction
B) optical activity
C) selective absorption
D) reflection

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The polarization of light when the Sun is near the horizon is primarily due to scattering, which is a form of reflection, as sunlight interacts with atmospheric particles.

When the Sun Is Located near One of the Horizons