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What is the name for the process when snow or ice changes to water?
The process when snow or ice changes to water is called melting.
What happen to the temperature of ice when add some salt?
The salt does not alter the temperature of the snow, but gets into the structure of the ice crystals, causing the water (ice remember is frozen water and snow is ice) to have a lower freezing point.
How does snow ture into ice?
Snow turns into ice through a process called compaction and melting. Over time, as layers of snow accumulate on the ground, the weight of the snow above compresses the snow underneath, squeezing out the air pockets and transforming the snow crystals into denser ice. When temperatures fluctuate, the snow can partially melt and refreeze, further contributing to the transformation into ice.
If you put salt on ice of snow decrease the melting point or increase it?
Putting salt on ice or snow decreases the melting point of water, a process known as freezing point depression. When salt is added, it disrupts the formation of ice crystals, causing the ice to melt at lower temperatures. This is why salt is commonly used to de-ice roads and walkways in winter.
What is a growing glacier different from a melting glacier?
A melting glacier gets smaller, but a growing glacier gets bigger.
What is the name for the process when snow or ice changes to water?
The process when snow or ice changes to water is called melting.
What is it called when snow or ice melts into water?
When snow or ice melts into water, it is called "melting." This process occurs when the temperature rises above freezing point, causing the solid ice or snow to transform into liquid water.
What are snow-fed rivers?
Rivers that have started in high mountains from melting ice and snow.
What when applied to snow or ice lowers the melting point of the mixture?
Salt is commonly used to lower the melting point of snow or ice. When salt is applied, it disrupts the hydrogen bonds between water molecules, reducing the freezing point and causing the ice to melt even in subzero temperatures.
How is a glacier formed the melting and refreezing of snow the weathering and erosion of snow the erosion and deposition of ice the melting and precipitation of snow?
A glacier is formed through the accumulation of snow that compresses into ice over time. As more snow falls and compacts, it displaces air and forms glacial ice. This process is aided by the weight of the overlying snow, which causes the lower layers to compress and recrystallize into ice.
How does the snowfall change to ice?
Snow primarily changes into ice be melting and refreezing. In glaciers, snow is crushed and recrystallizes under pressure.
What is water formed by melting snow and ice?
Water formed by melting snow and ice is called meltwater. It can flow into rivers, lakes, and oceans, contributing to the water cycle and supporting ecosystems.
Major result of heavy rains or melting snow and ice is?
abrasion
Where do you see melting in your home or everyday life?
Ice, Ice Cream, Crayons, Popsicle, Snow, etc.
Why is sand not as fast at melting ice as salt?
Sand isn't used for melting snow. Sand is used for traction.
What causes global warming to accelerate the melting of snow and ice?
Global warming accelerates the melting of snow and ice by increasing temperatures, which leads to the melting of glaciers and ice caps. This is primarily caused by the release of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere from human activities like burning fossil fuels.
What is a large mass of ice and snow forming when the rate of snowfall constantly exceeds the melting rate of snow?
A glacier.
