Topic #8 - Mirages

You can earn up to 7 points for report content and up to 5 pts for writing quality.


Content

To form a mirage, rays of light must be refracted (bent).  What causes this bending?  What direction do the rays bend?.  You should distinquish between inferior and superior mirages.  What conditions are needed to form those two types of mirages? Which type of mirage will make a hot road surface appear wet?

Writing Quality

Explain the material in your own words - your report should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  Avoid generalites, try to include specific details and examples from the reading section.  The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper should blend together into one seamless coherent report.  Your report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical errors.