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Ice roads are the only access for bulk goods to many northern communities. All yearly needs for fuel , food, large equipment etc. must be met during the seasons that theice roads are in place
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Why are chains not used on Canadian Ice roads?
Because where the ice on the ice roads is only 4 feet thick the chains could cut into a rut and break the ice.
Why do roads on bridges freeze up quicker than roads?
Because the ice starts to form under it and on top of it. It's easier for bridges to form ice than roads which only get ice on the top and usually the road on bridges are thinner than regular roads.
Why drive ice roads in Alaska?
The drivers who choose to drive the ice roads are attracted by the adventure, challenge and high pay of the job.
Why to sprinkle calcium chloride on roads in polar regions?
To minimize the accumulation of ice on the roads.
What are ice roads used for?
To get supplies where needed.
Why do Icy roads have less friction then dry roads?
Because ice is slippery. when pressure is applied to ice it melts so essentially the coefficient of friction is that of water.
What are the uses of evaporation salts?
to preserve foods, dye fabric, and de-ice roads
Why salt is sprinkled on roads when it snows?
salt melts all ice thus clearing the roads for transport
Why is salt good for roads?
Salt is good 4 roads cause it lowers the freezin point of ice and it makes the roads less slippery x
Why does the trip computer beep when the outside temp reaches -5C degrees on my 2002 Passat trip computer?
To warn you that there might be ICE on the roads To warn you that there might be ICE on the roads
Why does salt sprinkle on ice roads cause ice to melt?
Sprinkling salt on icy roads doesn't warm up the ice. What it does is depress the freezing point of water to the point where the ice is too warm to be solid, even though it is just as cold as before.
Why you sprinkle the salt on the frozen roads?
Salt melts ice.
