Snow and Snowflakes Flashcard

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Why does snow look white?

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Because it reflects all the colors of light.

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What temperature must it be for snow to form?

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32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What did Wilson Bentley do in 1885?

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Photographed a snow crystal up close.

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What is the most well-known snowflake type?

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Stellar dendrite.

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How do snow crystals start forming?

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By sticking to a wet speck in a cloud.

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What is a snowflake?

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A snowflake is a single ice crystal that falls from the atmosphere.

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What are the main components of snow?

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Snow is made up of ice crystals and air.

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How do temperature and humidity affect snow formation?

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Lower temperatures and higher humidity lead to more snow formation.

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What is the process of snow formation called?

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The process is called crystallization.

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What is the difference between snow and sleet?

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Snow is frozen water vapor, while sleet is frozen raindrops.