Earth's Atmosphere Is Able to Gradually Refract Light Rays

question 14

Multiple Choice

Earth's atmosphere is able to gradually refract light rays:

• A) only when it is very dry.
• B) only when the sun is very high in the sky.
• C) because of the changing density of air as you get closer to the surface.
• D) because of air pollution that is present.

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