As starlight enters the atmosphere, it often passes through regions of differing air density causing the star to appear to "twinkle", a condition known as ____
A) iridescence
B) scintillation
C) dispersion
D) twilight
B
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a. True b. False
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the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes. b. the locations of ore deposits and mountain systems. c. climatic patterns and ocean circulation. d. the geographic distribution, evolution, and extinction of life forms. e. all of these
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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