Formation of Snowflakes and Clouds

How are snowflakes formed?

• From raindrops

• From ice crystals

• From sand particles

• From leaves

What happens to droplets in a cloud when the air gets cold?

• They turn into rain

• They disappear

• They freeze onto dust particles

• They become warmer

Why can you see your breath on a cold day?

• It turns into ice

• It becomes invisible

• It condenses into tiny droplets

• It changes color

What is the appearance of snowflakes as they fall?

• They all look the same

• Each one looks different

• They are invisible

• They are colorful

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What do snowflakes originate from?

• Raindrops

• Clouds

• Fog

• Hail

What makes snow look white most of the time?

• The color of the sky.

• The way light reflects off it.

• The temperature of the air.

• The presence of ice cubes.

What can cause snow to look pink?

• Red algae growing under the snow.

• Pink flowers falling on the snow.

• The sunset reflecting on the snow.

• Red paint mixed with the snow.

Where is the pink snow mentioned in the text found?

• In the country of Italy.

• In the country of France.

• In the country of Canada.

• In the country of Japan.

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What can get covered in ice during winter besides ponds and puddles?

• Trees

• Cars

• Houses

• Roads

What causes the droplets of water to land on the car?

• Rain

• Strong wind blowing over a lake

• Snowfall

• Fog