Asked by Joshua Rieser on May 07, 2024

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The visible surface of Uranus and Neptune are bluish-green because they consist of:

A) oceans of liquid water
B) blue glacial ice
C) methane and other gases
D) materials that are very cold because they are very far from the Sun

Bluish-Green

A color that is a blend of blue and green, often associated with certain minerals, plants, or shallow waters.

Methane

A colorless, odorless gas that is the simplest alkane and a potent greenhouse gas, often produced by anaerobic digestion of organic material.

Visible Surface

The part of any object or phenomenon that is perceptible by the eye under normal conditions.

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Kileshna DivyaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The bluish-green color of Uranus and Neptune is primarily due to the presence of methane in their atmospheres. Methane absorbs red light and reflects blue and green light, giving these planets their distinctive color.