What are Mirages?
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I can explain how mirages are formed through the refraction of light.
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Explain in your own words how the refraction of light contributes to the formation of a mirage.
Describe the conditions necessary for an inferior mirage to occur. Where would you typically observe this type of mirage?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how the refraction of light through layers of air at different temperatures causes a mirage.”
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