The Story of Snow

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What is a nonfiction text?

Back

A nonfiction text is a type of writing that provides facts and information about real things, events, or people.

Front

What are snowflakes made of?

Back

Snowflakes are made of many tiny snow crystals that stick together.

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What happens to snow crystals when they get heavy?

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When snow crystals get heavy, they start to fall to the earth as snow.

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What is the difference between a snow crystal and a snowflake?

Back

A snowflake is formed by many snow crystals that attach together.

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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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Which shape is NOT a type of snow crystal?

Back

Circles are not a type of snow crystal.

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What is a snow crystal?

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A snow crystal is a single ice crystal that forms in the atmosphere.

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How do snowflakes form?

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Snowflakes form when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere and crystallizes.

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Can snowflakes be identical?

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No, no two snowflakes are exactly alike; each one has a unique shape.

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What role does temperature play in snowflake formation?

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Temperature affects the shape and size of snowflakes; colder temperatures create different shapes.