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Title:

How Rainbows Work

Url:

https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/rainbo...

Publisher:

HowStuffWorks, Inc.

Description: This site, hosted by How Stuff Works.com, explains the science behind rainbows, including the bending and refraction of light. Using images and text, the site explains the process step by step, making it very accessible.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Meteorological optics -- Special topics, A-Z -- Rainbow
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Physical optics -- Reflection
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Physical optics -- Refraction
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- General science

Key Concept:

Meteorology -- Rainbows
Physics -- Optics and light
Physics -- Reflection and refraction

Resource Type:

Instructional Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

Higher Education
Elementary School
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

HowStuffWorks, Inc.

Access Rights:

Free access

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