Here is a list of scattering characteristics. Some apply only to Rayleigh scattering, some only to Mie scattering and some to both. Set the marker flag to the correct legend colour for that type.
| | Scattering is elastic. |
| | Scattering principally occurs at large particles such as aerosol droplets. |
| | Scattering principally occurs at small particles such as molecules. |
| | The amount of scattering is highly wavelength dependent. |
| | Scattering principally occurs with particle diameters of the same order as the wavelength. |
| | Scattering principally occurs with particle diameters of one-tenth of the wavelength or less. |
| | No wavelength change occurs during scattering. |
| | The amount of scattering is approximately proportional to the inverse of the wavelength. |
| | The amount of scattering is approximately proportional to the inverse of the fourth power of the wavelength. |
| | Forward scattering equals backward scattering. |
| | Forward scattering is much stronger than backward scattering. |
| | Forward scattering is much stronger for particles that are large in relation to wavelength. |
| | Lateral scattering is relatively strong. |
| | There is a maximum polarization at a scattering angle of 90°. |
| | Little of no polarization occurs. |
| | No energy change occurs during scattering. |
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