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A green flash occurs because: A) ice crystals diffract the green light. B) green light is ... Started by javeds	1 Replies 262 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by xiaomengxian
The speed of light in water is: A) fastest for ultraviolet light. B) same for all colors. C) ... Started by mmm	3 Replies 159 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by aham8f
Red light travels the ________ and is therefore bent the ________. A) fastest; least B) slowest; ... Started by clippers!	1 Replies 156 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bd5255
Violet-colored light travels at the ________ rate and is therefore refracted the ________. A) ... Started by 123654777	1 Replies 136 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by tmlewis4706
Secondary rainbows result from: A) temperature inversions. B) more cloud drops being present. C) ... Started by appyboo	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Meganchabluk
Which of these are the primary optical phenomena causing a rainbow? A) dispersion, interference ... Started by Chloeellawright	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by SomethingSomething
Which of the following colors is never found in the interior of a rainbow? A) red B) green C) ... Started by Ebrown	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by briezy
In order to see a rainbow, an observer must ________ the Sun and ________ the rain. A) face; have ... Started by xclash	1 Replies 157 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by potomatos
The interpretation of a halo around the Moon as a sign of impending rain (or snow) stems from: A) ... Started by arivle123	1 Replies 109 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by lolol
The principle that explains the differential scattering of shorter wavelength radiation and accounts ... Started by serike	3 Replies 110 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by katieost
The sky (lower tropopause) appears blue in color because of A) diffuse radiation. B) ... Started by Jkov05	1 Replies 43 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Sassygurl126
Refraction results in changes in both ________ and ________ of light. A) speed and direction B) ... Started by appyboo	1 Replies 86 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by amandalm
The ________ usually appears in conjunction with a halo. A) glory B) corona C) rainbow D) sun ... Started by BrownTown3	1 Replies 385 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Chou
Because of the process known as ________ the Sun appears above the horizon ________ it has actually ... Started by soccerdreamer_17	1 Replies 153 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by wtf444
The reflective quality of a surface is known as its A) absorption. B) specific heat. C) ... Started by BRWH	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by sarajane1989
The albedo of a surface is a measure of which of the following processes? A) reflection B) ... Started by kodithompson	1 Replies 110 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by BAOCHAU2803
The ________ is not often seen by earthbound observers. A) corona B) glory C) rainbow D) halo E) ... Started by nummyann	1 Replies 369 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Tabitha_2016
Earth's average overall albedo is A) 15 percent. B) 31 percent. C) 51 percent. D) 69 percent. E) ... Started by fagboi	3 Replies 493 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by SomethingSomething
Diffraction occurs when light: A) passes through both liquid droplets and ice crystals. B) ... Started by cookcarl	1 Replies 133 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bpool94
Coronas can be easily distinguished from 22 halos because: A) they do not have clearly ... Started by danielfitts88	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mistyjohnson
Clouds that refract sunlight or moonlight and take on bright violet, green, and pink colors are ... Started by misspop	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Toya9913
Iridescent clouds are created by the process of: A) reflection. B) scattering. C) diffraction. D) ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by hanadaa
The angle of incidence always equals the angle of reflection. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by rayancarla1	1 Replies 134 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bd5255
In the near vacuum of outer space, light typically travels in a straight line at uniform speed. ... Started by ishan	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by kingfahad97
The bending of light by reflection is responsible for such common optical illusions as the apparent ... Started by Garrulous	1 Replies 119 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by nickk12214