All About Snowflakes

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What is the freezing point in Fahrenheit?

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32 degrees

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What happens to the space between water molecules in snowflakes when snow melts and refreezes?

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It reduces.

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What does symmetrical mean in the context of snowflakes?

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Same on both sides.

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What is the main difference between snow and rain in terms of formation?

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Snow forms from water vapor.

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Snowflakes form when water vapor freezes to what?

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Dust or Pollen.

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What is a snowflake?

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A crystal of ice that forms when water vapor freezes.

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How do snowflakes get their unique shapes?

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Their shapes are influenced by temperature and humidity during formation.

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What role does dust or pollen play in snowflake formation?

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They serve as nuclei for water vapor to freeze upon.

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What is the process of snow formation called?

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Snow crystallization.

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Why do snowflakes appear white?

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They scatter light due to their complex structure.