The optical effect in the figure is
A)a halo.
B)a sundog.
C)a glory.
D)a corona.

Question

The optical effect in the figure is 
A)a halo. 
B)a sundog. 
C)a glory. 
D)a corona.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A glory is a type of optical effect that appears as a set of concentric colored rings around the shadow of the observer. It is typically formed when sunlight is scattered backwards by individual water droplets in a cloud or mist. The image in the figure shows a clear example of a glory, with the observer's shadow visible in the center and the rings of colors surrounding it. The other options (halo, sundog, corona) are also types of optical effects that can be caused by atmospheric phenomena, but they have different characteristics and are not present in this image.

The Optical Effect in the Figure Is