When the air temperature is just below 32°F, snow FIRST adheres to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — horizontal surfaces
Horizontal surfaces accumulate falling snow first because they intercept precipitation directly without gravitational runoff, whereas vertical and inclined surfaces shed or deflect the flakes before bonding occurs.
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