A person is driving on an extremely foggy day and cannot see the road ahead very well. They decide to turn on the headlights on the car Even after turning on the headlights, the person cannot see the road ahead very well. Why does the light not help see through the fog? (1 point)

Question

Fog is a heterogeneous mixture of water and air. The water will separate from the air when the light hits it, making it easier to see.
Fog is a homogeneous mixture of water and air. Homogeneous mixtures absorb light and do not let it pass.
Fog is a homogeneous mixture of water and air. Homogeneous mixtures can be clear and easy to see through.
Fog is a heterogeneous mixture of water and air. It scatters light in all directions, which is why it is hard to see.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Fog is a heterogeneous mixture of water and air. It scatters light in all directions, which is why it is hard to see.

When headlights are turned on in foggy conditions, the light from the headlights is scattered by the tiny water droplets in the fog, making it difficult for the driver to see the road ahead.