Winter Science Facts

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How does snow form?

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Snow forms when ice crystals in clouds stick together.

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Which animal is known to live in the North Pole?

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Polar bears live in the North Pole.

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What is the term for animals that travel to warmer areas during winter?

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Migration is the term for animals that travel to warmer areas during winter.

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What is a severe snowstorm called?

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A severe snowstorm is called a blizzard.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which animal is known to hibernate during winter?

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Chipmunks hibernate during winter.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into ice crystals in clouds?

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The process is called sublimation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the primary habitat of polar bears?

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The primary habitat of polar bears is the Arctic region.

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What adaptation helps caribou survive in winter?

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Caribou have thick fur and hooves adapted for walking on snow.

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What is the difference between a blizzard and a snow flurry?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds, while a snow flurry is light snowfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What do we call the period of dormancy some animals enter during winter?

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The period of dormancy is called hibernation.