Winter Science Facts

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What is a severe snowstorm called?

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A blizzard.

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How does snow form?

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Ice crystals in clouds stick together.

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What is the term for the process by which snowflakes form?

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Crystallization.

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What causes winter weather in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The north pole tilting away from the sun.

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What is the South Pole?

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The southmost point on Earth.

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What is an avalanche?

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A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.

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What is the difference between a blizzard and a snow flurry?

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A blizzard has strong winds and low visibility, while a snow flurry is light snow with little accumulation.

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What are ice crystals?

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Solid forms of water that form in clouds and can combine to create snowflakes.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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What is sublimation?

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The process where ice changes directly into water vapor without becoming liquid first.

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