Lake Effect Snow Concepts

The video explains lake effect snow, a weather phenomenon common in areas like Buffalo, New York. It describes how unfrozen lakes and cold air from the north or west create large clouds and heavy snowfall. The impact varies significantly depending on location, with some areas experiencing light snow and others heavy snowfall.

What was the narrator's childhood experience with lake effect snow in Buffalo, New York?

• It was a reason to stay indoors and study.

• It was a time to go skiing.

• It was a chance to build sandcastles.

• It was a day off from school.

What is the first requirement for lake effect snow to occur?

• A mountain range

• A frozen lake

• An unfrozen lake

• A desert

What temperature range is ideal for a lake to contribute to lake effect snow?

• 35 to 45 degrees

• Above 70 degrees

• 50 to 60 degrees

• Below freezing

What happens when cold air blows across an unfrozen lake?

• The lake freezes over.

• The air becomes warmer.

• The lake evaporates completely.

• Moisture from the lake mixes with the cold air.

How much snow can lake effect snow produce per hour?

• 2 to 3 inches

• 4 to 5 inches

• Less than an inch

• 1 to 2 inches

Why can lake effect snow create a 'wall of snow' appearance?

• Because it only occurs at night.

• Because it can vary greatly in intensity over short distances.

• Because it is always accompanied by strong winds.

• Because it only snows in the mountains.