Question 1

The cloud drops responsible for the glory are smaller than those responsible for the rainbow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Earth's atmosphere is able to gradually refract light rays:

Accepted Answer

A) because of the changing density of air as you get closer to the surface. 
B) only when it is very dry. 
C) only when the sun is very high in the sky. 
D) because of air pollution that is present. 
A) because of the changing density of air as you get closer to the surface. 
B) only when it is very dry. 
C) only when the sun is very high in the sky. 
D) because of air pollution that is present.

Question 3

Usually seen near sunrise or sunset in association with falling ice crystals,________ are vertical shafts of light that appear to extend upward from the Sun..

Accepted Answer

A) sun pillars 
B) sun dogs 
C) Fata Morgana 
D) perihelion 
A) sun pillars 
B) sun dogs 
C) Fata Morgana 
D) perihelion

Question 4

We see the Sun for a few minutes after it has set below the horizon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The cloud drops responsible for the glory are smaller than those responsible for the rainbow.

Earth's atmosphere is able to gradually refract light rays:

Usually seen near sunrise or sunset in association with falling ice crystals,________ are vertical shafts of light that appear to extend upward from the Sun..

We see the Sun for a few minutes after it has set below the horizon.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

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Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

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Exam 16: Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

The cloud drops responsible for the glory are smaller than those responsible for the rainbow.

Earth's atmosphere is able to gradually refract light rays:

Usually seen near sunrise or sunset in association with falling ice crystals,________ are vertical shafts of light that appear to extend upward from the Sun..

We see the Sun for a few minutes after it has set below the horizon.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Filters