Snowflakes ❄

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What is a snowflake?

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A snowflake is a crystal of ice that forms in the atmosphere when water vapor freezes. Each snowflake has a unique structure.

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True or False: All snowflakes have six sides or points.

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True

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What conditions lead to the formation of the most complex snowflakes?

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Cold air and high humidity.

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True or False: A snowflake falls at a speed of 3 — 4 miles an hour.

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True

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Where do snow crystals form?

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Inside clouds.

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At what temperature do snowflakes typically form?

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0° C.

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What is the main component of a snowflake?

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Water vapor that freezes into ice.

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How do snowflakes get their unique shapes?

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The unique shapes of snowflakes are formed by the temperature and humidity conditions as they fall through the atmosphere.

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What is the process of snowflake formation called?

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Crystallization.

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What happens to snowflakes as they fall through warmer air?

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They may melt or change shape.