Mirages (Such as the Appearance of "Water" on a Dry

question 13

Multiple Choice

Mirages (such as the appearance of "water" on a dry, hot road) are caused by

• A) differences in the air temperature of layers near the surface.
• B) differences in the air density of layers near the surface.
• C) refraction.
• D) all of the above
• E) temperature and density differences only.

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