Evaporation from ice and snow is known as___________?
Correct answer: C. sublimation
- A. evaporation
- B. hydrogenation
- C. sublimation
- D. insolation
Explanation
Sublimation is the direct change of ice or snow from solid to water vapour without first becoming liquid. Evaporation normally refers to liquid water changing into vapour.
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