Question

Imagine you’re driving along a road and you approach a bridge. You notice a sign that reads, “Bridge freezes before road.” Why do bridges become covered with ice before roads do? Research this question and respond in depth, writing a full paragraph. Be sure to include examples. At the end of your response, provide at least two authoritative sources that you used in your research.

Answer 1

Answer:

During wet and freezing temperatures, ice is able to form at a faster pace on bridges because freezing winds blow from above and below and both sides of the bridge, causing heat to quickly escape. The road freezes slower because it is merely losing heat through its surface.

Sources:

-- https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/why-do-bridges-become-icy-before-roads

and

-- https://www.accuweather.com/en/accuweather-ready/why-bridges-freeze-before-roads/687262

I hope this helps you! ^^