The Story of Snow

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What is moisture?

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Moisture is the presence of water in the air or on a surface.

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What is the opposite of moisture?

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Dryness is the opposite of moisture.

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What are snow crystals?

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Snow crystals are ice particles that form in clouds and fall as snow.

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What shapes can snow crystals take?

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Snow crystals can take shapes like columns, plates, and stars.

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What does formation mean?

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Formation means something that is formed or made.

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What is repetition?

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Repetition is the act of doing something over and over again.

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What determines the shape of a snow crystal?

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The shape of a snow crystal is determined by how wet and cold the cloud is.

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

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What happens when snow crystals fall to the ground?

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When snow crystals fall to the ground, they accumulate and form snow.

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What is the weather like when it snows?

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The weather is usually cold and moist when it snows.