Why does dirt get darker when it gets wet?

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Why does dirt get darker when it gets wet?

2006-06-28 16:47:45 · 3 answers · asked by All4onelife 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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mmm..... less light reflection i guess........

2006-06-28 16:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rocko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Just a guess, since water is transparent and can be used as a light pipe.It may be redirecting the light into the particles of dirt and it being absorbed there. Just a guess

2006-06-28 16:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by topp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Great question.
So do napkins, wood and other things.
The dirt and water form a different compound which is a different color.

2006-06-28 16:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋