The heating of water when exposed to light is primarily due to:
A) reflection
B) refraction
C) absorption
D) scattering
E) fluorescence

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When light enters water, some of it is absorbed by the water molecules which causes them to vibrate and produce heat energy. This is known as the photo-thermal effect or the photothermal heating of water. Reflection, refraction, scattering, and fluorescence are not primarily responsible for the heating of water when exposed to light.

The Heating of Water When Exposed to Light Is Primarily