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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...
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.
What color paper will ice melt fastest on in the sun?
Black coloured paper will absorb the sun's heat quicker than lighter colours.
What gas causes the ice to melt?
Gas does not directly cause Ice to melt. However if you are talking about glaciers then the gas Carbon Dioxide (CO2) causes the earths atmosphere to heat up (because it traps more of the Sun's heat) and this causes glaciers to melt - because the Earths climate is hotter.
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
What foods melt in the sun?
lots of foods can melt in the sun especially chocolate and cheese and butter.
What makes the arctic ice melt?
the sun
When did the saber-toothed cat go exctinct?
they went exctinct when the wooly mammoth died from the ice age melt from 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.
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...
Why ice cubes melt faster in the sun?
Ice cubes melt faster in the sun because sunlight is a form of radiant energy that warms the ice cubes, causing them to absorb heat and melt more quickly. The higher temperature from the sun speeds up the rate of melting compared to ice cubes kept in the shade.
