The atmospheric temperature during melting of ice/snow (in the atmosphere)_________________?
Correct answer: A. Decreases
- A. Decreases
- B. Increases
- C. Remain same
- D. May increase or decrease; depends on the altitude where snow melts
Explanation
Melting snow requires latent heat, which is drawn from the surrounding atmosphere and lowers its temperature locally. Therefore, the atmospheric temperature decreases during the melting process.
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