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Question
Distinguish between :
Twilight and Dawn.
Solution
Twilight :
(a) It is the reflection of light of the sun after the sunset.
(b) This light is slightly yellowish in colour.
Dawn :
(a) It is the reflection of light of the sun before the sunrise.
(b) This light is slightly reddish in colour
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