Eli5 Why is water see through?

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My 4 year old asked me and I think it’s a rather good question that I would like to answer so she understands. Thanks 🙏🏻

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And I have to remember we can’t see light, only the reflection of it…so water is clear because there is nothing for light to reflect off of…but in large quantities, blue light is scattered so it’s blue

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