When we look at a cloud, it appears white because countless cloud droplets ____.
A)absorb all wavelengths of visible sunlight
B)reflect all wavelengths of visible sunlight into space
C)scatter all wavelengths of visible sunlight away from Earth
D)scatter all wavelengths of visible sunlight toward Earth
E)scatter all wavelengths of visible sunlight in all directions

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Cloud droplets scatter all wavelengths of visible sunlight in all directions. This scattering by numerous tiny droplets gives clouds their white appearance, as all colors of the visible light spectrum are scattered equally.

When We Look at a Cloud, It Appears White Because