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Q: How does refraction help geologists determine what is below the surface of earth?
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What do you called when the light bends as it enters a different medium the process is known as?

Refraction ~ look to related link below .


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What is a compound word for ''below the surface?

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What is minimum distance of the sun from the horizon so that it is visible to an observer standing on the earth?

Depending on the atmospheric conditions, when you see the Sun rise, it may actually be between about 1 and 4 degrees below the horizon, due to refraction in the atmosphere.Depending on the atmospheric conditions, when you see the Sun rise, it may actually be between about 1 and 4 degrees below the horizon, due to refraction in the atmosphere.Depending on the atmospheric conditions, when you see the Sun rise, it may actually be between about 1 and 4 degrees below the horizon, due to refraction in the atmosphere.Depending on the atmospheric conditions, when you see the Sun rise, it may actually be between about 1 and 4 degrees below the horizon, due to refraction in the atmosphere.


Why does a rainbow curve?

The refraction of white light into colors in a rainbow creates a complete circle from the viewer's perspective, but half of the circle normally appears to be below ground level. From some high altitude viewpoints, and in the laboratory, the full circle form of a rainbow can be seen. To produce one, you could try standing on a platform above a pool or white surface and spraying water toward the surface below. (see related links)