Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040348

Astronauts often report a dark sky even during the day. Why is this?

1

No sunlight reaches the space.

2

No atmosphere is present to scatter light.

3

Space objects are not illuminated.

4

The distance from Earth changes.

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. No atmosphere is present to scatter light.

Solution:

In space, there is no atmosphere to scatter light, thus the sky appears dark even when the sun is shining brightly on Earth.

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