Very hot air just above the ground creates a wavering pool of light on the ground known as a(n)________.

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A mirage is a visual illusion caused by hot air just above the ground refracting light and creating a wavering pool of light on the ground. Option A, sabkha, refers to a salt flat in desert areas, while options B and C, wadi and arroyo respectively, refer to a dry riverbed or channel, often found in desert regions.

Very Hot Air Just Above the Ground Creates a Wavering