Snow and Its Properties Quiz

What is snow primarily made of?

• Sand particles

• Ice crystals

• Dust particles

• Water droplets

What happens to snowflakes when they become heavy enough?

• They evaporate

• They rise higher

• They fall to the ground

• They melt in the air

What is one of the main benefits of snow melting in the spring?

• It causes floods

• It provides fresh water

• It increases soil erosion

• It reduces plant growth

How do ice crystals grow larger in clouds?

• By absorbing sunlight

• By attracting more water vapor

• By melting and refreezing

• By colliding with dust

What can the weight of snow cause, according to the text?

• Increase in temperature

• Collapse of roofs

• Faster melting

• More sunlight

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is one of the activities families enjoy during snow days?

• Building sandcastles

• Making snowmen

• Planting trees

• Fishing

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Condensation is related to which of the following?

• Ice melting

• Water vapor turning into liquid or solid

• Snow falling

• Sunlight heating water

What does snowmelt result in?

• Formation of ice

• Water as snow warms

• More snowfall

• Colder temperatures

What is the result of condensation?

• Formation of ice crystals

• Evaporation of water

• Melting of snow

• Increase in temperature

Which process involves snow turning into water?

• Condensation

• Snowmelt

• Freezing

• Evaporation