winter fun

Front

What color can snow appear if there are many layers?

Back

Blue

Front

How many sides does a snowflake have?

Back

6

Front

On which side of a building do icicles usually form?

Back

South

Front

What is the top speed reached by a bobsled on a modern course?

Back

80 mph

Front

What is a snowflake?

Back

A snowflake is a single ice crystal that has formed in the atmosphere and falls to the ground as snow.

Front

What causes the blue color in snow?

Back

The blue color in snow is caused by the scattering of light, particularly when there are many layers of snow.

Front

What is the process of icicle formation?

Back

Icicles form when melting snow or ice drips from a surface and refreezes as it hangs down.

Front

What is the average temperature for snow to form?

Back

Snow typically forms when temperatures are at or below 32°F (0°C).

Front

What is the significance of snowflakes having six sides?

Back

Snowflakes have six sides due to the molecular structure of ice, which forms a hexagonal lattice.

Front

What factors affect the speed of a bobsled?

Back

Factors include the weight of the sled, the skill of the driver, and the condition of the track.