Green Plumbing

Category - Caring for Our Water

What is the name of the process by which snow and ice move to the vapor state without first melting?
  1. Infiltration
  2. Sublimation
  3. Evapotranspiration
  4. Attenuation
Explanation
Answer: B - Sublimation is when the water cycle process bypasses the liquid state and moves directly from solid to vapor. It is most commonly observed in areas with low air pressure (e.g., high altitudes), dry winds, and/or low relative humidity.
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