The highway ahead of you appears "wet" on days when:
A)light is refracted through the windshields of other cars.
B)water vapor in the atmosphere reflects incoming light.
C)light passes through colder air aloft into very warm air near the surface.
D)light is refracted by very cold air near the surface.

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When light passes through colder air aloft, it bends or refracts away from the surface, creating a "mirage" effect. This can make the road appear "wet" even if it isn't actually wet. This phenomenon is often seen on hot summer days.

The Highway Ahead of You Appears "Wet" on Days When