A layer of very warm,low density air near the surface causes light to:
A)bend in a curve that follows the curvature of the Earth's surface.
B)bend in a curve opposite that of the Earth.
C)reflect at a higher angle off of the surface.
D)separate into its various color components.

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A layer of warm, low-density air near the surface causes light to bend in a curve opposite that of the Earth due to the refraction of light in the gradient of air density.

A Layer of Very Warm,low Density Air near the Surface