If air cools to dew point but the surface is below freezing, which deposit is more likely?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Frost
On a below-freezing surface, moisture can deposit as ice crystals. Exam tip: treat surface temperature as decisive.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Frost
Why is this the correct answer?
On a below-freezing surface, moisture can deposit as ice crystals. Exam tip: treat surface temperature as decisive.
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.