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In general open expanses of water reflect whatever colour is predominant in the environment. This usually tends to be the sky colour. If the sky is clear, water in the sea or lakes will appear blue. If the sky is dull, so also will be the water surface. The tap water in the glass will still usually be clear.
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Why does the ocean appear blue in color?
The ocean appears blue because water absorbs colors in the red part of the light spectrum, while reflecting and scattering blue light. This causes the ocean to look blue to our eyes.
Why do blue jeans appear blue?
They Blue jeans aren't actually blue, they are all of the other colours, EXCEPT for blue. Since it is all the colours EXCEPT blue, it absorbs all of the other colours and reflects the blue from it, causing it to look blue. :3 I JUST WENT SCIENTIFIC.
Why do objects look larger under water?
Objects appear larger underwater due to the refractive index of water. This causes light rays to bend as they pass through water, which makes objects look closer and larger than they actually are. Additionally, the distortion caused by the water can magnify the appearance of objects.
Is indigo more blue or purple?
I actually think that indigo is a mix of blue and purple. But mostly purple is what I think. If you want to know then read this or look on the color wheel and see where indigo reaches further into blue or purple.
Why do things look bigger in water than in air?
When light passes from air into water, it slows down and changes direction, causing objects to appear closer to the surface than they actually are. This change in how light bends at the air-water interface creates a magnifying effect, making things look larger when viewed from above the water's surface.
Is water blue or clear?
Water is clear but when there's a lot of water gathered together it looks liked it is blue, but it's not. That's why when you have a water bottle, its clear not blue
Is blue whale blue in colour?
Yes but no , the blue whale is blue & gray but they look a fine lite blue under the sea.
How does you copper sulphate solution look different from water?
Copper sulfate solution is clear and blue Water is clear and colorless
Why sea water is blue?
Because the water reflects the color of the sky, and the skies are blue.
On a map what color is for water?
When you look into an ocean or a lake, the water looks like it's blue. But, up close, water isn't really blue. It's only blue when you look at it in big groups, (like an ocean or a lake, a pond etc.), because the sky is blue, so the color of the sky makes a blue reflection on the water, making it look blue. So, on a map, if you drew water as clear, nobody would be able to tell there was anything there at all! So, water on a map is drawn blue instead.
What color is the ocean?
when you look at an ocean it looks blue but it is really clear it is blue because of the reflection of the sun
Are all the worlds oceans blue?
Naturally the ocean is supposed to be clear. The blue is an illusion of the sky reflecting on the water. The color we see now is a mix of all the dirt,sand,slime, and seaweed at the bottom of the ocean.
How do you make it look like water biome project?
Try taking clear-drying glue and using it. It will dry clear and look like water. If you want, add a drop of blue food coloring first(the gels work best). If your doubtful of this, you can buy water kits at Hobby Lobby. =-)
Why is the ocean blue although water is clear PS its not the salt?
The ocean is blue because water is a blue substance.Many people are sure that bodies of water are blue because the water reflects the sky. But wouldn't this only make the shiny surface-reflections look blue? And doesn't water sometimes remain blue on cloudy days? Exactly. There's no mystery here; water looks blue because water *is* blue. Pure water is a blue chemical. It's not just the sky that creates the colors we see.
When a kettle is boiling it produces visible steam. What does this steam contain?
Actually, the steam part is not actually steam, but water vapour. If you look closely at a boiling kettle, there is a clear space between the spout and the actual (steam). That clear space is the steam, which is invisible. What appears afterwards is water vapour.
Why is ocean blue coloured in a map?
The ocean is blue due to the way that light enters the atmosphere. The spectrum (Rainbow effect) refracts the light and the light is blue this light is reflected of the ocean to make it look blue. this mixed with the depth enables the sea to look blue.
What does look 1 cup of water look like?
clear
