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Why is Earth called the Blue Planet?

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Correct answer: Because of the abundance of water

The governing concept is the appearance of Earth when viewed from space. Oceans and other water bodies cover roughly 71 percent of Earth’s surface, and water absorbs many wavelengths of sunlight while reflecting and scattering blue light more strongly. The atmosphere also scatters shorter blue wavelengths, contributing to the planet’s blue appearance. Therefore option A is correct: abundant surface water is the principal reason Earth is called the Blue Planet. Earth is not the closest planet to the Sun; Mercury is. Earth has no prominent ring system like Saturn, and it is a rocky planet with a solid surface rather than a body made entirely of gas. The name is a visual and physical description, not a claim that every part of Earth is blue.

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GeographyEarthBlue PlanetWater DistributionStar FormationFormation Of PlanetsAnd Our Solar SystemStar Formation Formation Of Planets And Our Solar SystemThe Origin And Evolution Of The EarthClass 11 Mcq

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