The fact that you can get sunburned while in the shade is evidence that the atmosphere
A) absorbs infrared light.
B) scatters ultraviolet light.
C) scatters infrared light.
D) absorbs ultraviolet light.

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The atmosphere scatters ultraviolet (UV) light, which is why you can still get sunburned while in the shade. UV rays from the sun can be scattered by molecules in the atmosphere, reaching you indirectly.

The Fact That You Can Get Sunburned While in the Shade