Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Towards which direction (North, East, South or West) is a rainbow normally seen in the afternoon

  1. West

  2. East

  3. North

  4. South
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A rainbow is always seen opposite the sun. In the afternoon, when the sun is in the west, rainbows appear in the eastern sky. This is because sunlight enters raindrops and is reflected back at approximately 42 degrees from the incoming light direction.

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