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QWhich phenomenon occurs when sunlight enters the Earth's atmosphere?

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  • A Refraction ✔ ✖
  • B Reflection ✔ ✖
  • C Diffraction ✔ ✖
  • D Absorption ✔ ✖
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Answer: A) Refraction Explanation: When sunlight enters the Earth's atmosphere, the atoms and molecules of different gases present in the atmosphere refract the light in all possible directions.

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