Vapours of sulphur escaping from a volcano often form a crust on the rocks. The process involved is an example of
- A. condensation
- B. precipitation
- C. deposition ✓
- D. evaporation
Correct Answer: C. deposition
Explanation
The direct phase transition from a gas (sulphur vapours) to a solid (sulphur crust) without passing through the liquid state is known as deposition.
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