The scattering effect of dry haze produces a ____ color when viewed against a dark background and a ____ tint when viewed against a light-colored background.
A)yellowish; bluish
B)bluish; yellowish
C)reddish; yellowish
D)yellowish; reddish
E)whitish; silvery

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The scattering effect of dry haze scatters shorter (blue) wavelengths of light more efficiently when viewed against a dark background, producing a bluish color. Against a light background, the longer (yellowish) wavelengths are more apparent, resulting in a yellowish tint.

The Scattering Effect of Dry Haze Produces a ____ Color