If the density of the atmosphere decreases with height,than a distant building would appear ________ than it really is.
A)taller
B)shorter
C)wider
D)thinner

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When the density of the atmosphere decreases with height, light rays coming from the top of a distant building bend more than those coming from the bottom, making the building appear taller than it really is. This phenomenon is due to the refraction of light.

If the Density of the Atmosphere Decreases with Height,than a Distant