A rainbow is caused by _____________.

Heavy downpour

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Refraction and reflection of sunlight

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Change in temperature

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Evaporation

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Solution

The correct option is C Refraction and reflection of sunlight
Rainbow is caused by reflection, refration and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. It is a meterological phenomenon. It is caused in the presence of sunlight. It appears in the section of sky which is directly opposite to the sun.

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