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Why does the sky change colors at sunset?

The atmosphere reflects colors.
The atmosphere bends light.
The sun changes colors.

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Answer:

The atmosphere bends light.

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Calla
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The sky changes colors at sunset because the atmosphere ABSORBS some colors of light more than other colors.

The second choice ("The atmosphere bends light") is a correct statement, but it's not the reason that the sky changes colors at sunset.

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