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When the sky is cloudy, the street outside looks darker. What is the main reason for this?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 4 · EVS · From the Window
  1. The sun is high in the sky.
  2. Light is scattered by cloud particles.
  3. Rain absorbs light.
  4. The window is dirty.
Answer
Light is scattered by cloud particles.

The correct answer is Light is scattered by cloud particles. — The scattered light reduces the amount of direct sunlight, making the street appear darker.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Clouds contain many tiny water droplets that can scatter light.
  2. When sunlight hits these droplets, it is bent and spread in many directions.
  3. The scattered light reduces the amount of direct sunlight, making the street appear darker.
Common mistake: Thinking clouds block all light

Concept tested: Light scattering by clouds

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