The bluish colour of water in the deep sea is due to
(a) the presence of algae and other plants found in water
(b) reflection of sky in water
(c) scattering of light
(d) absorption of light by the sea
The bluish colour of water in the deep sea is due to
(a) the presence of algae and other plants found in water
(b) reflection of sky in water
(c) scattering of light
(d) absorption of light by the sea

Solution: The answer is (b) reflection of sky in water

Explanation: Water is colourless, but it takes on the colour of whatever it is reflected by. As a result, the sea seems blue.