Question

why during a hot day the air above the soil appear shimmering?

Answer 1

During a hot day the air above the soil appear shimmering because of the water vapour that is present on it.

The soil internally contains many water molecules that are sandwiched in-between them, this water evaporates in the form of water vapour during a hot summer or a dry day.

The presence of this water vapour on the surface of the soil makes the sand or the soil shimmer during the day.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:on a hot summer day,the vapour comming out from the soil forms a layer above the ground and reflects the sunlight. Therefore the air abovethe soil seems to shimmer