Disappearance of snow in subzero weather exemplifies the process of_________________?
Correct answer: D. Sublimation
- A. Evaporation
- B. Melting
- C. Vaporisation
- D. Sublimation
Explanation
Sublimation is the direct conversion of a solid into vapour without passing through the liquid state. Snow can slowly sublime in subzero, dry air, whereas melting requires the temperature to reach the melting point.
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