Understanding Rainbows

What is a rainbow?

• A single color line in the sky

• A reflection of the sun on the ground

• A curved line of different colors that appears when the sun shines through rain

• A straight line of colors in the sky

Which mnemonic helps remember the colors of the rainbow?

• Richard of York gave battle in vain

• Seven shades of light

• Roy G. Biv

• Colors of the wind

How are the colors of a rainbow formed?

• By the moonlight shining through clouds

• By light separating into different colors when passing through raindrops

• By the sun reflecting off the ocean

• By mixing different colors of paint

Why do rainbows appear as arcs?

• Due to the wind blowing the rain

• Because the earth is round

• Due to the circular formation of rain droplets

• Because of the sun's position in the sky

Why can't you find the end of a rainbow?

• Because it moves too quickly

• Because it is too far away

• Because it is hidden by clouds

• Because it is an optical illusion