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Even with the sun shining, the air was too cold for much ice to melt. Any ice that the sun's rays was able to melt could have quickly refreezed.
In addition, ice reflects sunlight very well - about 80-90% of it at times. That means 80-90% of sunlight that does shine on it just bounces off back into the atmosphere. This compares to only about 20-30% over many other surfaces.
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What made the ice melt in the ice age?
the reasons the ice stayed is because the sun couldn't reach it because if was block by miles thick of ashes and dust particles. Once it broke through, slowly but surely, it melted the ice.... i wonder.. if we are going to have another ice age anytime soon...
When a comet passes through the sun what happens to the ice?
Based on the fact that ice melts when heated, the comet's ice will melt when it even nears the sun.
Does an ice cube melt the least wrapped in aluminum foil?
if kept in the sun the ice melts
Why do the icy particles of Saturn rings not melt down?
Saturn is very far from the sun. At that distance the sun's rays do not provide enough heat to melt ice.
Will dark fabric melt ice in the sun or will light fabric melt in the sun?
Probably light fabric, because it reflects more heat than dark fabric.
Why does ice cream melt in sun?
ice cream melts in the sun because when the heat of the sun get to the ice cream its starts to melt like ice.
Which ice cube will melt fastest in the shade or in the sun?
Does ice melt faster in sun or shade
Does ice cream melt faster in the shade or the sun?
The sun will melt the ice faster cause it is warm.
How do you melt ice on the road quickly?
the sun will melt it
How does ice cubes melt?
The Sun
What is the best way to melt an ice rink?
leave it outside make sure the sun is outand the sun melt the ice by leaving it outside
Which will melt faster ice or candy?
Ice will melt faster because when it get to the sun it would already be melting
What makes the arctic ice melt?
the sun
What foods melt in the sun?
lots of foods can melt in the sun especially chocolate and cheese and butter.
Why ice cubes melt faster in the sun?
The ice cubes get more radiation energy when in the sun.
What happened if you put the ice cream out in the sun?
If you put the ice cream out in the sun, it will melt down.
When did the saber-toothed cat go exctinct?
they went exctinct when the wooly mammoth died from the ice age melt from the sun
