Susan was traveling in an airplane. She looked out of a window in the airplane and saw clouds in the sky.

Question

Why could Susan see clouds through the window of the airplane?
A.
Most of the light hitting the window was refracted when it passed through the window.
B.
Most of the light hitting the window was transmitted when it passed through the window.
C.
Most of the light hitting the window was absorbed by the window instead of passing through it.
D.
Most of the light hitting the window was reflected off of the window instead of passing through it.

Answer 1

Susan could see clouds through the window of the airplane because:

B. Most of the light hitting the window was transmitted when it passed through the window.

This means that the light from the clouds passed through the window, allowing her to see them.