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Explanation:
Transparent objects do not form shadows. The light passes completely from the transparent objects thus these objects will not form shadow. ... In such objects, the light gets refracted thus, such objects forms shadow. The refraction is also the reason why we can see such objects.
Answer:
Snell's Law states
Ni sin i = Nr sin r
Judging from the question the source of the ray is in the water (directed up)
or NI = 1 / sin 49 Ni = 1.325 deg the critical angle
From inside the pond:
Nr = 1.325 * sin 45 / 1 = 94 deg
So refraction can occur outside the pond and you do not have total internal refection.