If the sky were ordinarily yellow-orange instead of blue, then sunsets would appear

1) orange,
2) green,
3) blue,
4) black,

which has to do with
5) the polarization of sunlight.
6) yellow-orange and sky blue being complementary colors.
7) the refraction of sunlight through the thicker atmosphere.


Answer: 3, 6

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