Red sunsets are due to lower frequencies of light that
A) appear reddish orange to the eye.
B) are reflected by clouds and relatively large particles in the air.
C) are scattered from larger particles in the air.
D) survive being scattered in the air.
E) are refracted from larger particles in the air.

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Red sunsets occur because the lower frequencies of light, such as red and orange, are less scattered by the atmosphere compared to higher frequencies like blue and violet. As a result, these lower frequencies survive the scattering process and dominate the sky's color during sunset.

Red Sunsets Are Due to Lower Frequencies of Light That