Molecular level particles that cause scattering in the atmosphere are an example of
A)Mie scattering.
B)Rayleigh scattering.
C)non-selective scattering.
D)spectral scattering.

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Molecular level particles that cause scattering in the atmosphere are known as Rayleigh scattering. Rayleigh scattering occurs when particles are much smaller than the wavelength of the incident radiation. This type of scattering is responsible for the blue color of the sky during the day and the red/orange colors seen during sunrise and sunset.

Molecular Level Particles That Cause Scattering in the Atmosphere Are