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It rains at almost any time of the year. When rain freezes on contact with a cold surface, it forms ice, but the rain is called freezing rain.

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Why does frost form on car windows?

Frost forms on car windows when the temperature drops below freezing and moisture in the air condenses and freezes on the cold surface of the glass.


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is dew a clould?

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