Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. When the moisture is deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects it is known as dew. b. For the formation of dew, it is necessary that the dew point is at the freezing point. c. The ideal conditions for its formation are clear sky, calm air, high relative humidity, and cold and long nights.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and c

  5. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer, as both these statements are correct. When the moisture is deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects it is known as dew. The ideal conditions for the formation of dew are clear sky, calm air, high relative humidity, and cold and long nights.

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