Distant snow covered hills appear yellowish because that is the color of the
A)atmosphere between the observer and the hills.
B)selectively reflected light that reaches a distant observer.
C)reflected light that survives scattering.
D)sky that is reflected off the hills.

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The yellowish appearance is due to the scattering of shorter wavelengths (like blue) in the atmosphere, leaving longer wavelengths (like yellow) to reach the observer.

Distant Snow Covered Hills Appear Yellowish Because That Is the Color