Vocabulary and "The Story of Snow" Review

Front

What does the word 'formation' mean?

Back

something formed or made

Front

What is the main idea of 'The Story of Snow'?

Back

Snow crystals can be many different shapes.

Front

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of 'moisture'?

Back

dryness

Front

All of the following are shapes of snow crystals EXCEPT: triangles.

Back

Triangles are not a shape of snow crystals.

Front

Which word has almost the same meaning as 'erode'?

Back

disintegrate

Front

What is a snowflake?

Back

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

Front

What is the process of snow formation?

Back

Snow forms when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals.

Front

What are the different shapes of snow crystals?

Back

Columns, plates, and stars are shapes of snow crystals.

Front

What is the meaning of 'moisture'?

Back

Moisture refers to the presence of water, especially in the form of vapor.

Front

What does 'erode' mean?

Back

To erode means to wear away or remove material gradually.