Question

question 5
the brightening of the night sky by light scattered from artificial outdoor lighting is called
1 pts

• diffraction fringes
• light pollution
• daylight savings time
• electromagnetic hazing
• the smog effect

Explanation:

Light pollution is defined as the brightening of the night - sky due to light scattered from artificial outdoor lighting. Diffraction fringes are related to wave - like behavior of light in specific optical setups. Daylight savings time is about adjusting clocks. Electromagnetic hazing is not related to this phenomenon. The smog effect is about air pollution and its impact on visibility and light, not specifically about artificial light brightening the night sky.

Answer:

B. light pollution