Reflected light from the moon in a lake often appears as a vertical column when the water is
A) slightly rough.
B) perfectly still.
C) very rough - churning with waves.

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Reflected light from the moon appears as a vertical column when the water is slightly rough because the small waves and ripples scatter the light in various directions, creating a broader, elongated reflection rather than a single point or a clear, mirror-like image.

Reflected Light from the Moon in a Lake Often Appears