Which of the following describes the scattering effect of oxygen and nitrogen on light?

A. Oxygen and nitrogen scatter entirely different wavelengths.
B. They are selective scatterers.
C. They scatter all wavelengths of light equally.
D. Unlike other atmospheric gases, they don't scatter any wavelengths of light.


Answer: B

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