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Depends how saturated the snow was, but typically it's about a 10 or 15:1 ratio for dry snow, and as little as a 3 or 4:1 ratio for snow that is saturated.
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What causes snow to melt in spring?
The sun rays (heat) from the sun melt away the snow. The snow has to be cold to remain snow or it will melt.
What is snow melt run off?
Snow melt runoff is the water runoff after the snow melts usually in the spring.
Why does snow turn to water?
yes when they melt
What causes snow to melt to liquid water?
heat
Why should you melt snow first and then drink it instead of just eating snow if you are stranded in a blizzard and are trying to stay warm?
If youre so cold you cant melt snow in your mouth, you're mouth would be freezing, then even if you did try it at home not drinking water for 1 day and try to get your water from the ice you cant melt much before your mouth sours!
What causes snow to melt in spring?
The sun rays (heat) from the sun melt away the snow. The snow has to be cold to remain snow or it will melt.
What is snow melt run off?
Snow melt runoff is the water runoff after the snow melts usually in the spring.
What is snow melt run-off?
Snow melt runoff is the water runoff after the snow melts usually in the spring.
Can snow be used as a water supply?
If you melt it
Why does snow turn to water?
yes when they melt
How is water replaced?
Rain & snow melt.
What happens when snow flakes are heated?
They melt..> they melt and turn back to water.
How is surface water replaced?
Rain & snow melt.
What causes snow to melt to liquid water?
heat
How does snow change to water vapour?
Snow changes into water vapor because it's left outside and eventually it will melt because it's not always FREEZING cold outside and the snow or ice will melt.
Is there a chemical reaction between snow and water?
No, because snow is frozen (solid) water, this only can melt in warmer water.
Why should you melt snow first and then drink it instead of just eating snow if you are stranded in a blizzard and are trying to stay warm?
If youre so cold you cant melt snow in your mouth, you're mouth would be freezing, then even if you did try it at home not drinking water for 1 day and try to get your water from the ice you cant melt much before your mouth sours!
