If methane were absent from Uranus's atmosphere, what color would the atmosphere appear?
A)the same blue-green color it appears now because methane is colorless
B)more yellow (like Saturn) because methane absorbs longer wavelengths
C)a deeper blue (like Neptune) because methane absorbs longer wavelengths
D)a deeper blue (like Neptune) because methane absorbs shorter wavelengths

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Methane absorbs red and infrared light, making Uranus appear blue-green. Without methane, the atmosphere would reflect more of the sun's spectrum, likely appearing more yellow, similar to Saturn, which has a different atmospheric composition.

If Methane Were Absent from Uranus's Atmosphere, What Color Would