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The blue colour of the water of the sea is due to :

A

Refraction of blue light by the impurities in sea water

B

Reflection of blue sky by sea water

C

Scattering of blue light by water molecules

D

Absorption of other colours except the blue colour by water molecules

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Scattering of blue light by water molecules
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