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What makes the snow melt on grass even if it is cold enough to freeze?

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What makes the snow melt on grass even if it is cold enough to freeze?
« on: 27/11/2010 16:30:05 »
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What makes the snow melt on grass even if it is cold enough to freeze?

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    • What makes the snow melt on grass even if it is cold enough to freeze?
    « Reply #1 on: 28/11/2010 17:56:07 »
    If the ground is not frozen, it will be radiating its heat upward and melt the snow just like on the roofs of houses that have poor insulation.
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