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The blue colour of the water of the sea is due to:

1. Refraction of the blue light by the impurities in sea water

2. Reflection of blue light by sea water

3. Scattering of blue light by sea particles

4. Absorption of other colours except the blue colour by water molecules

Which of the statements mentioned above are correct?

1 and 2

3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

While relatively small quantities of water appear to be colorless, water's tint becomes a deeper blue as the thickness of the observed sample increases. The blue hue of water is an intrinsic property and is caused by the selective absorption and scattering of white light. Impurities dissolved or suspended in water may give water different colored appearances.