Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology Mirage is due to unequal heating of different parts of the atmosphere magnetic disturbances in the atmosphere depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere equal heating of different parts of the atmosphere Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Mirage is an optical illusion caused by atmospheric refraction - light bends when passing through air layers of different temperatures due to unequal heating. This makes distant objects appear displaced, creating the illusion of water reflections.