How the World Works - Why Is The Sky Blue?
How The World Works
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2m 20s
Episode 5 looks up to the sky to solve a big mystery: why is it blue? With a little help from sunlight and Earth’s atmosphere, we uncover the science behind the colour we see above our heads most days. Simple, fun and full of wonder, this episode makes the sky’s secret easy to understand.
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