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xroflmao

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The phenomenon that accounts for an observer seeing an image of a ship that is actually below the horizon is the ____ of light.
 A) refraction
  B) reflection
  C) diffraction
  D) scattering
  E) dispersion

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A superior mirage
 A) requires a significant temperature inversion near the surface.
  B) makes objects appear to be upside down.
  C) is caused by images being refracted through water droplets.
  D) is caused by images being refracted through ice crystals.
  E) can only occur on a hot day.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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