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For a rainbow to form, at roughly what angle above the horizon should the sun be?

Correct answer C. 40 degrees

Explanation

Rainbow light leaves raindrops at about 42 degrees from the antisolar point, so the sun must be low, around 40 degrees or less, for the bow to appear.

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