Which condition is most necessary for frost formation on clear winter nights?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Surface temperature below freezing and air reaching a very low dew point
Frost forms when vapour deposits as ice on a cold surface. Exam tip: remember the temperature difference between dew and frost.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Surface temperature below freezing and air reaching a very low dew point
Why is this the correct answer?
Frost forms when vapour deposits as ice on a cold surface. Exam tip: remember the temperature difference between dew and frost.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Humidity, evaporation, and condensation.