Intro to Environmental Science
Sublimation is the process where a solid turns directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid. This phenomenon occurs under specific conditions of temperature and pressure, often observed in substances like dry ice (solid carbon dioxide). Understanding sublimation is essential as it plays a crucial role in the hydrologic cycle, affecting how water transitions from solid ice to vapor, contributing to atmospheric moisture and influencing weather patterns.
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