Rainbows

Which term best describes the physical properties of a rainbow? (Remember, it's made of light)

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• wave

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Light's color depends on its....

• speed

• wavelength

• intensity

• frequency

Red light is to white light as a tree is to.... (remember, red light is part of white light so...)

• a forest

• a branch in the tree

• the soil

• its roots

Based on the range of colors each can see, what difference can you infer between humans and dogs?

• Dogs have larger eyes.

• Dog have more complex eyes.

• Dogs depend less on color hues.

• Dogs can see things farther away.

How is a rainbow similar to the horizon? The horizon is the line you see in the distance if you look far away.

• Neither of them is really there.

• They are both formed by the refraction of light.

• You can never reach either one of them.

• Both only appear at certain times of day.

Which image is the best illustration of refraction?

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In which situation is Tim most likely to see a rainbow?

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What statement about two people observing a rainbow must be true? This is from the part where Moby is moving around while looking at the rainbow.

• They each see slightly different rainbows.

• They are both facing east.

• They are standing no more than one kilometer apart

• They are both seeing the same rainbow.

At what time would it be best to see the most of a rainbow? Remember that the sun should be a bit lower in the sky for best viewing.

• 12:00 pm

• 5:00 pm

• 12:00 am

• 9:00 pm

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In which situation are you most likely to see a full circle rainbow?

• on a boat

• while you are skydiving

• living in a space station

• climbing a tree