Rita and Gloria Pagnotto, Jersey Shore, Pa., for their question:

WHAT CAUSES COLORS TO SHOW IN RAINBOWS?

Rainbows are patterns of colors seen when light strikes droplets of water at the proper angle. Sometimes you can see one with spray from your garden hose, although they are usually seen in the rain.

The pretty effect results because the droplets of water act like a prism, breaking the white light of the sun into seven colors. One color blends into the next and often less than seven are seen. To see a rainbow, turn your back to the sun and look into the water droplets. card with your name, age and complete address to  , in care of this newspaper. Entries open to girls and boys