Multiple choice

Which of the following is the term used for water vapour when it directly converts into solid form?

  1. Sublimation

  2. Condensation

  3. Saturation

  4. Dew point

  5. Latent heat of vaporisation
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Explanation

This is the correct answer choice. When moist air is cooled, it may reach a level when its capacity to hold water vapour ceases. Then, the excess water vapour condenses into liquid form. If it directly condenses into solid form, it is known as sublimation.

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