What are Mirages?
9th Grade•40 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how mirages are formed through the refraction of light.
Practice Questions
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1. Explain in your own words how the refraction of light contributes to the formation of a mirage.
2. Describe the conditions necessary for an inferior mirage to occur. Where would you typically observe this type of mirage?
3. How does the angle of incidence affect the degree of refraction and, consequently, the appearance of a mirage?
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