The Story of Snow

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What shape are column snow crystals?

Back

Column snow crystals are shaped like pencils.

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Are all snowflakes the same shape and size?

Back

No, all snowflakes are not the same shape and size.

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What does dendrite mean?

Back

Dendrite means tree-like.

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What are snowflakes made of?

Back

Snowflakes are made of many snow crystals stuck together.

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What happens to a snow crystal once it lands?

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Once a crystal lands, it starts to shrivel away.

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What is a snowflake?

Back

A snowflake is a unique structure formed from ice crystals.

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How do snowflakes form?

Back

Snowflakes form when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between snowflakes and snow crystals?

Back

Snowflakes are made of many snow crystals stuck together.

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Can two snowflakes be identical?

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No, it is very rare for two snowflakes to be identical.

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What is the most common shape of snowflakes?

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The most common shape of snowflakes is the star shape.