Snowflakes Quiz

What is a snowflake?

• A snowflake is a type of insect that hibernates in the snow.

• A snowflake is a type of rock that forms in cold weather.

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

• A snowflake is a type of flower that only blooms in winter.

How are snowflakes formed?

• Snowflakes are formed by the collision of two raindrops in the atmosphere

• Snowflakes are formed by mixing salt and sugar in the atmosphere

• Water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals

• Snowflakes are formed by the condensation of liquid nitrogen in the atmosphere

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What is the shape of a snowflake?

• Square

• Hexagonal

• Triangular

• Circular

What is the scientific term for the process of a snowflake changing from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid?

• evaporation

• condensation

• melting

• sublimation

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What causes the intricate patterns in snowflakes?

• Dust particles in the atmosphere

• Water molecules freezing into ice crystals

• Alien technology

• Chemical reactions between water and air

What is the name of the scientist who first photographed a snowflake in 1885?

• Isaac Newton

• Thomas Edison

• Wilson Bentley

• Marie Curie

What is the average size of a snowflake?

• 1 to 5 centimeters

• 0.1 to 0.5 millimeters

• 0.5 to 1 inch

• 2 to 10 millimeters

What is the temperature at which snowflakes form?

• 0°F (-17.8°C)

• 50°F (10°C)

• 100°F (37.8°C)

• 32°F (0°C)

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What is the process called when snowflakes stick together to form larger snowflakes?

• Condensation

• Aggregation

• Evaporation

• Melting

What is the study of snowflakes called?

• Glaciology

• Hailology

• Cryometeorology

• Cryonics