How does light create a rainbow?


Rainbows are caused by the refraction of light entering raindrops and the reflection of light within raindrops.

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Which of the following observations is true for the landscape shown in this photograph from the Investigation?

A. The angular blocks indicate that glaciers are involved. B. Fractures tend to follow topography, outlining somewhat rounded masses of rock. C. The main peak is covered by a thick soil near the top and on the steep cliffs. D. There are many different types of bedrock, responding differently to weathering because of their different properties.

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In the South in 2011, ________ percent of Asians lived in poverty

A) 9.9 B) 10.4 C) 24.7 D) 26.7

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In the diagram below, D is the

A. benthic zone. B. mesopelagic zone. C. hadal zone. D. epipelagic zone.

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Permeability is a function of how interconnected open spaces are within a rock mass. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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