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When water vapor condenses on particles in the air, the water molecules liquefy and become liquid water.

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What happens to water vapor that condenses on a surface that has a temperature below zero degrees Celsius?

When water vapor condenses on a surface below zero degrees Celsius, it forms into ice directly in a process called deposition. This occurs because the water vapor loses heat energy to the surface, causing it to freeze without passing through the liquid phase.


Without greenhouse gases would the Earth's surface be frozen over?

Yes-- without the Green House Effect, Earth's avg temperature would be 60 degrees F cooler, and our oceans would be frozen. You would freeze. The earth would be pretty well frozen over. The average surface temperature would be about -4 degrees Fahrenheit if there were no greenhouse effect.


What is frozen water vapor on a surface called?

Frozen water vapor on a surface is called frost. It forms when water vapor in the air comes into contact with a surface that is below freezing temperature, causing it to freeze and form ice crystals.


What happens when water droplets hit ice pellets in a cloud and freeze?

When water droplets hit ice pellets in a cloud and freeze, they form larger ice particles called graupel. This process is known as accretion. Graupel can continue to grow as more water droplets freeze onto it, eventually becoming large enough to fall as precipitation.


Can the ocean freeze, and if so, under what conditions does this occur?

Yes, the ocean can freeze under certain conditions. This occurs when the temperature of the water drops below its freezing point of 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). In polar regions or during extreme cold weather, the surface of the ocean can freeze, forming sea ice.