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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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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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

How is a rainbow created?

• All colors are reflected off of an object.

• White light is refracted through a transparent object.

• White light is reflected off of a mirror.

• All colors are absorbed by a prism.

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A _______ breaks white light into colors.

• prism

• visible spectrum

• shadow

• lens

How many colors are in a rainbow?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 10

What causes the different colors in a rainbow?

• Reflection of light

• Refraction and dispersion of light

• Absorption of light

• Diffraction of light

Which of the following conditions is necessary for a rainbow to form?

• The sun must be directly overhead

• The observer must be facing the sun

• The sun must be behind the observer

• It must be nighttime