Snowflake Science Quiz

What is the process that forms a snowflake?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

What gives snowflakes their beautiful shimmery appearance?

• Absorption

• Diffraction

• Refraction

• Reflection

What determines the shape of a snowflake?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Density

• Volume

How many arms do most snowflakes have?

• Four

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What is the structure of ice in a snowflake?

• Linear

• Octahedral

• Planar

• Tetrahedral

What makes snowflakes appear translucent?

• Diffraction

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Refraction

At what temperature and humidity combination do snowflakes have long needlelike arms?

• Low temperature, low humidity

• Low temperature, high humidity

• High temperature, low humidity

• High temperature, high humidity

What is the main factor that determines the intricacy of a snowflake's design?

• Pressure

• Altitude

• Humidity

• Temperature

What is the world inside a snowflake crystal made of?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

Are all snowflakes identical to the naked eye?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• I don't know