Atmospheric Optics
Description: This quiz covers various phenomena related to the interaction of light with the Earth's atmosphere, known as atmospheric optics. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: physics optics meteorology |
What is the scientific term for the rainbow?
Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for the shimmering appearance of objects on a hot road?
What causes the twinkling of stars?
Which optical phenomenon is responsible for the colorful rings around the sun or moon?
What is the term for the bright spot opposite the sun during sunrise or sunset?
Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for the appearance of a green or pink band of light in the sky after sunset?
What is the term for the colorful band of light seen in the sky opposite the sun during sunrise or sunset?
Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for the appearance of a vertical column of light extending from the sun or moon?
What is the term for the bright spots seen around the sun or moon during sunrise or sunset?
Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for the appearance of a faint glow in the night sky opposite the sun?
What is the term for the colorful rings seen around the sun or moon during sunrise or sunset?
Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for the appearance of a bright spot above or below the sun or moon?
What is the term for the faint band of light seen in the sky after sunset?
Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for the appearance of a bright spot opposite the sun during sunrise or sunset?
What is the term for the colorful rings seen around the sun or moon during sunrise or sunset?