Which statement is true about rainbows?

a. ?The rainbow will be seen in the west when the Sun is setting.
b. ?Rainbows form when rays from the Sun are scattered.
c. ?The brightest rainbows are seen around noon.
d. ?To see a rainbow at sunrise, you should look toward the west.
e. ?The rainbow will be seen in the east during sunrise.


ANSWER: d

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