Snowflakes Flashcard

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What is the average size of a snowflake?

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About 1-2 millimeters.

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What is the term for the study of snow and ice?

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Glaciology.

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Where do snowflakes form?

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In clouds.

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What is the primary factor that causes snowflakes to have different patterns?

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The temperature and humidity.

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What determines the shape of a snowflake?

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The temperature and humidity.

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What are snowflakes made of?

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Ice crystals.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns directly into ice?

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Deposition.

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What is the shape of a typical snowflake?

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Hexagonal.

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How do snowflakes fall to the ground?

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They fall slowly due to their light weight.

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What is the temperature range for snowflake formation?

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Typically below 0 degrees Celsius.