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Awilson837

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Mirages:
 
  A) appear most often in air with a small temperature gradient.
  B) are caused by the reflection of light.
  C) only occur in the desert.
  D) are known as superior mirages when an object appears higher than it really is.

Question 2

What is the circle of illumination and the importance thereof?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

The circle of illumination if the dividing line between day and night. Combined with the four factors that cause the seasons, the circle of illumination will influence daylength throughout the year.


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