Winter Science Facts

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What does it mean when snowflakes are symmetrical?

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One side is the same as the other.

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Which bird is known for migrating long distances during winter?

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Arctic tern.

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What is the process called when snowflakes form?

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Crystallization.

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How does snow typically form?

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Ice crystals in clouds stick together.

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What is hibernation?

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A state of decreased activity (dormant state) that some animals enter during winter.

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What is the term for animals that travel to warmer areas during winter?

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Migration.

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What is the main component of snow?

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Ice crystals.

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What adaptation helps animals survive cold winters?

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Thick fur or blubber.

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What is the difference between hibernation and migration?

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Hibernation is a dormant state, while migration is traveling to a different location.

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What is the role of temperature in snow formation?

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Cold temperatures allow water vapor to freeze into ice crystals.

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