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Understanding Snow and Its Color

Understanding Snow and Its Color

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

3rd - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

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Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 3+ times

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Doug explores why snow appears white despite being made of clear water. He explains that snowflakes are mostly clear but have edges that scatter light, making snow look white. The color of snow can change depending on the light source, such as sunlight or street lamps. Doug concludes with a summary and introduces a related activity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question Hudaifah asks Doug?

Why is snow white?

Why is snow cold?

How is snow formed?

Where does snow come from?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a snowflake primarily made of?

Ice

Salt

Sand

Dust

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the edges of a snowflake appear white?

Due to the reflection of light

Because they are made of salt

Due to the presence of air

Because they are thicker

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when many snowflakes pile up?

They appear white

They become transparent

They melt

They turn blue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the color of light affect the appearance of snow?

It makes snow melt faster

It alters the texture of snow

It changes the temperature of snow

It affects the color snow appears

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color does snow appear under the pink light of a sunset?

White

Green

Pink

Blue

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the usual color of sunlight during the middle of the day?

Red

Blue

White

Yellow

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