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why not melt instead of thaw?



 
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why not melt instead of thaw? #1 (permalink) Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:44 am   why not melt instead of thaw?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #571 "Weather Test (8)", question 1

In the spring, when the sun shines and warms the earth, the ground begins to ..........

(a) freeze
(b) melt
(c) thaw

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #571 "Weather Test (8)", answer 1

In the spring, when the sun shines and warms the earth, the ground begins to thaw.

Correct answer: (c) thaw

Your answer was: incorrect
In the spring, when the sun shines and warms the earth, the ground begins to melt.
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why not melt instead of thaw, please!?many thanks to anyone explaining 4 me!
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why not melt instead of thaw? #2 (permalink) Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:35 am   why not melt instead of thaw?
 

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The snow melts; the ground thaws. Melt = turn to liquid. Thaw = unfreeze.
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