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

Question

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Mirages are caused by the bending (refraction) of light as it passes through air layers of different densities, often due to temperature gradients. This bending of light creates the illusion of water or an image of the sky on the ground.

A Mirage Is Caused by ____