Stars appear to be higher in the sky than actually they are because of

atmospheric reflection

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dispersion of light

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atmospheric refraction

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scattering of light

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The correct option is C
atmospheric refraction

Stars appear to be higher in the sky than actually they are because of atmospheric refraction.

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Stars appear to be higher in the sky than actually they are because of

The correct option is C atmospheric refraction Stars appear to be higher in the sky than actually they are because of atmospheric refraction.

The correct option is C
atmospheric refraction

Stars appear to be higher in the sky than actually they are because of atmospheric refraction.