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Typically a big dump truck with a plow in the front goes around and pushes the snow off of the roads. they also have salt in the back to pour onto the roads so they wont ice over.
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∙ 2008-12-04 16:23:33
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Will the mail run when it snows?
The mail will run when it snows unless there is so much snow that roads are completely blocked and impassable.
How do snowstorms affect the earth?
When it snows, roads get slicker, everywhere that snows is colders, plants will not live through the snow. sometimes schools and businesses will be closed due to too many inches of snow.
Why do they put salt on the road before its snows?
Salt lowers the freezing point of water, so the roads won't freeze over.
When was The Snows They Melt the Soonest created?
The Snows They Melt the Soonest was created in 1821.
Why is it so light out when it snows?
It is light outside when it snows because snow, being white, reflects light making it lighter. Black materials absorb light (for example roads can become quite hot in the summer if you've ever noticed) whereas white materials reflect light. This is why in countries like Spain, houses are often painted white.
Why salt is sprinkled on roads when it snows?
salt melts all ice thus clearing the roads for transport
Will the mail run when it snows?
The mail will run when it snows unless there is so much snow that roads are completely blocked and impassable.
Why do the roads get so icy?
it rains or snows then either one freezes over
Why do roads turn white after it snows even though there isn't any snow on the roads any more?
The salt turns them white.
What were the Victorian children who cleaned roads called?
road sweepers
What are details of the winter?
It is cold, it snows, the roads ice over. Remember: don't eat yellow snow! :)
How do snowstorms affect the earth?
When it snows, roads get slicker, everywhere that snows is colders, plants will not live through the snow. sometimes schools and businesses will be closed due to too many inches of snow.
What jobs did Italian immigrant children have?
farming , industries , machinery , cleaned roads
Why do they put salt on the road before its snows?
Salt lowers the freezing point of water, so the roads won't freeze over.
Why are the roads most slippery when it first rains or snows?
some times because there is oil on the road from cars driving on them and when it gets wet it becomes slippery.
What jobs did the Italian immigrants have when they came to the US?
Built roads, cleaned streets and laid bricks for tenement buildings.
What is the science of salting and sanding roads?
I believe what you are asking is why they salt and/or sand roads. The answer to this, is when it snows, rains, sleets or hails badly, the road becomes slick, so the salt/sand is meant to make it a bit rougher, so the cars don't skid.
