A mirage is caused by ____

a. scattering of light by air molecules
b. the bending of light by air of different densities
c. a thin layer of moist air near the ground
d. reflection of light from a hot surface
e. refraction of light through ice crystals


ANSWER: b

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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