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Water is sprayed in orange grooves in very cold countries during winter. Give reasons.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Context**: In very cold countries during winter, orange groves are at risk of damage due to low temperatures. The question asks why water is sprayed in these groves. 2. **Freezing of Water**: When water is sprayed on the orange trees, it can freeze due to the cold temperatures. This process of freezing is crucial to understand. 3. **Latent Heat Release**: As water freezes into ice, it releases a form of energy known as latent heat. This heat is released into the surrounding environment, which helps to raise the temperature slightly around the area where the ice forms. ...
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