If a surface does not reach dew point though air has moisture why will dew not form?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Sufficient cooling of surface is necessary for condensation
Dew forms on a surface only when it cools nearby air to saturation. Exam tip: do not treat moisture alone as sufficient.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Sufficient cooling of surface is necessary for condensation
Why is this the correct answer?
Dew forms on a surface only when it cools nearby air to saturation. Exam tip: do not treat moisture alone as sufficient.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Forms of condensation: dew, frost, fog, and mist.
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