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The data in ▼Table below represent the dew-point temperature and expected minimum temperat...

The data in ▼Table below represent the dew-point temperature and expected minimum temperature near the ground for various clear winter mornings in a southeastern U.S. city. Assume that the dew point remains constant throughout the night. Answer the following questions about the data.

Table

 

MORNING 1

MORNING 2

MORNING 3

MORNING 4

MORNING 5

Dew-point temperature

2°C (35°F)

-7°C (20°F)

1°C (34°F)

-4°C (25°F)

3°C (38°F)

Expected minimum temperature

4°C (40°F)

-3°C (27°F)

0°C (32°F)

-4.5°C (24°F)

2°C (35°F)

(a) On which morning would there be the greatest likelihood of observing visible frost? Explain why.


(b) On which morning would frozen dew most likely form? Explain why.


(c) On which morning would there be black frost with no sign of visible frost, dew, or frozen dew? Explain.


(d) On which morning would you probably only observe dew on the ground? Explain why.

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