Road Salt 101

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What happens to the freezing point of water when salt is mixed in?

  • The freezing point remains the same
  • The freezing point increases
  • The freezing point becomes unpredictable
  • The freezing point decreases (correct)

What is the effect of salt on plants along the roadside?

  • It helps them grow taller
  • It causes them to die (correct)
  • It makes them more resistant to winter
  • It has no effect on them

When can salty ocean water potentially kill plants?

  • During winter storms
  • During hurricanes (correct)
  • During heatwaves
  • During droughts

What is the main reason why salt is harmful to plants?

<p>Salt interferes with photosynthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region did the author grow up in?

<p>West Texas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the freezing point of water when salt dissolves in it?

<p>The freezing point decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to plants along the roadside when roads are salted?

<p>They die (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect can salty ocean water have on plants after a hurricane?

<p>It can eventually kill them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What season did the author mention experiencing cold winters with little snow?

<p>Winter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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