Can you answer, in the most scientific way possible, why the sky is blue?

Question

I'm a Meteorologist with the U.S. Airforce and I already know the answer, but I was just curious as to see the answers I may receive. Be as detailed as possible... (i.e. particle sizes and relationship to other details etc.)

I also wanted a long drawn out answer to confuse any kids who may ask me the same question.

I'm kinda looking in the "wavelength" and actual size of particles... and how they interact

Answer 1

Color is created when light reflects off of different surfaces. The surfaces' unique characteristics create a different wavelength at which the light is reflected. Since blue is the shortest wavelength, it's reflected up to ten times more.

Keep in mind, I'm a tenth grade Biology student, so...

Answer 2

The sky is (roughly) the part of the atmosphere or of outer space visible from the surface of the earth (or any other astronomical object; see Extraterrestrial skies). Birds, insects, airplanes, and kites are often considered to fly in the sky. It is difficult to define precisely for several reasons. During daylight the sky has the appearance of a deep blue surface, but this is the result of the air scattering sunlight.There is no "blue object" above the earth in any normal sense, so it is hard to say what object the sky is. The sky is thus sometimes defined as the denser gaseous zone of a planet's atmosphere. At night the sky has the appearance of a black surface or region scattered with stars. But if we then say that the sky is the entire visible universe, it would not be the same thing we see during the day.

During the day the sun can be seen in the sky, unless covered by clouds. In the night sky (and to some extent during the day) the moon, planets and stars are visible in the sky. Some of the natural phenomena seen in the sky are clouds, rainbows, and aurorae. Lightning can also be seen in the sky during storms. As a result of human activities, smog during the day and light radiance during the night are often seen above large cities (see also light pollution).

Answer 3

I must say your approach to the question gets you an "A".
But, being that I know who you are I must give you an "F" for...well you know, like not telling the truth by way of a question.
John

Answer 4

Rayleigh scattering.

Answer 5

The sky isn't blue. It is clear...it's color is merely a reflection.