Getting Flake-y: Why All Snowflakes Have Six Sides

Getting Flake-y: Why All Snowflakes Have Six Sides

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video explains the unique six-sided structure of snowflakes, which results from the way water molecules bond when frozen. It describes how snowflakes grow into complex shapes depending on temperature and water availability. The video also highlights the importance of improving numerical weather predictions by incorporating realistic snowflake models, using data from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) to enhance storm analysis and forecasts.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What unique characteristic do snowflakes have according to the text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do temperature and available water affect the formation of snowflakes?

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What is the significance of improving numerical weather predictions?

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How does GPM contribute to more realistic snowflake models?

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What impact do improved weather predictions have on society?

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