Scattering caused by atmospheric particles larger than the wavelengths of light is
A) mie scattering.
B) refraction.
C) Rayleigh scattering.
D) transmission.

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Mie scattering occurs when the atmospheric particles are larger than the wavelengths of light (typically greater than 1 micrometer), causing the light to scatter in all directions. This type of scattering is responsible for the white appearance of clouds, and the reddish appearance of sunsets when the sun's rays pass through a larger amount of atmospheric particles. Refraction occurs when light passes through a medium with varying densities, Rayleigh scattering occurs when particles are smaller than the wavelengths of light, and transmission refers to the passage of light through a medium without scattering or absorption.

Scattering Caused by Atmospheric Particles Larger Than the Wavelengths of Light