This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A wet-looking road surface on a clear, hot, dry day is an example of ____. a. a superior mirage ... (Read 602 times)

londonang

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
A wet-looking road surface on a clear, hot, dry day is an example of ____.
   a. a superior mirage
   b. scintillation
   c. diffraction
   d. condensation
   e. shimmering

Question 2

A mirage is caused by ____.
   a. scattering of light by air molecules
   b. the bending of light by air of different densities
   c. a thin layer of moist air near the ground
   d. reflection of light from a hot surface
   e. refraction of light through ice crystals



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Sierray

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: e

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b




londonang

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent


DylanD1323

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library