Which statement best describes the role of a cold surface in dew formation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The surface cools nearby air to dew point
Contact with the cold surface saturates nearby air and forms droplets. In exams, remember contact cooling.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The surface cools nearby air to dew point
Why is this the correct answer?
Contact with the cold surface saturates nearby air and forms droplets. In exams, remember contact cooling.
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.