The highway ahead of you appears "wet" on days when:
A) light passes through colder air aloft into very warm air near the surface.
B) light is refracted through the windshields of other cars.
C) water vapor in the atmosphere reflects incoming light.
D) light is refracted by very cold air near the surface.

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When light passes through colder air aloft into very warm air near the surface, it can create a mirage effect on the road, making it appear "wet" even if it is not actually wet. This is because the refractive index of air changes with temperature, causing light to bend and creating a distorted image. This effect is more common on hot days when there is a large temperature difference between the air and the road surface.

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