The Story of Snow

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What are the different shapes of snow crystals?

Back

There are three different shapes of snow crystals.

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What happens to a snow crystal once it lands?

Back

It starts to shrivel.

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What is required for a snow crystal to start growing?

Back

A speck is required for a snow crystal to start growing.

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What shape do column snow crystals resemble?

Back

Column snow crystals are shaped like pencils.

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Are all snowflakes the same size and shape?

Back

No, all snowflakes are not the same size and shape; this statement is false.

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What is the process called when snow crystals lose their structure after landing?

Back

The process is called shriveling.

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What is the significance of a speck in the formation of snow crystals?

Back

A speck serves as a nucleus for the snow crystal to begin growing.

Front

Can snow crystals form without a nucleus?

Back

No, snow crystals cannot form without a nucleus.

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What are the main types of snow crystal shapes?

Back

The main types of snow crystal shapes include plates, columns, and dendrites.

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How does temperature affect the shape of snow crystals?

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Temperature influences the growth rate and shape of snow crystals; colder temperatures typically lead to more complex shapes.