in How Rainbows Form Rainbows are a natural phenomenon that occurs when light is refracted, reflected, and dispersed in water droplets.creating a spectrum of light in the sky. First, when sunlight enters a raindrop, it slows down and bends as it passes from air into denser water. This process is called refraction. As the light bends,it separates into the different colors of the spectrum. Inside the raindrop the light reflects off the back of the drop, and as it exits the raindrop, it refracts again. This second refraction causes the light to spread out further,creating the colors of the rainbow. The angle at which the light exits the raindrop determines which color you see, and this is why the colors appear in a specific order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue indigo, and violet Rainbows are typically seen in the sky opposite the sun after a rain shower, and they are one of nature's most beautiful displays of light 41. What is the primary process that allows light to separate into different colors when it enters a raindrop? A. Reflection B. Separation C. Absorption D. Refraction E. Diffraction 42. How does the angle at which light exits the raindrop affect the appearance of the rainbow? A. It determines the intensity of the colors B. It influences the number of colors visible in the rainbow. C. It controls colors D. It affects the order in which the colors appear E. It controls the brightness of the raigbow. 43. Why are rainbows typically seen in the sky.opposite the sun? A. The sun's position enhances the visibility of colors. B. Light must enter the raindrops from behind the observer for refraction to occur of sunlight