An image that appears near the horizon when layers of air are at different temperatures and densities is a(n) ________ and an example of ________.
A) reflection; albedo
B) Rayleigh scatter; albedo
C) reflection; refraction
D) mirage; refraction

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The image described is a mirage, which occurs when layers of air at different temperatures and densities cause light rays to refract, creating the illusion of an image that appears to be near the horizon but is actually a distorted reflection.

An Image That Appears near the Horizon When Layers of Air