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The presence of which gas makes the planets Uranus and Neptune appear blue?

a. helium
b. hydrogen
c. methane
d. nitrogen

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Answer:

C. METHANE

Step-by-step explanation:

The blue color of both the ice giants can be contributed to the presence of methane in their upper atmospheres. Methane absorbs most of the red light incident on the planets which makes them appear blue in color.

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