What is one of the main challenges in measuring snow compared to rain?
NASA | Studying the Science of Falling Snow

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Snow is less dense than rain.
Snow is heavier than rain.
Snow has a variety of shapes.
Snow falls faster than rain.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why are space sensors particularly useful for studying snow?
They can predict snowfall duration.
They are sensitive to the shapes of snowflakes.
They are unaffected by weather conditions.
They can measure temperature changes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes snow measurement more complex than rain measurement?
Snow is more reflective than rain.
Snow is less predictable than rain.
Snow is more affected by wind.
Snow has a wider range of shapes and forms.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of the GPM core in snow measurement?
It measures the temperature of snow.
It calculates the speed of falling snow.
It provides more detailed information about falling snow.
It predicts future snowfall patterns.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the GPM core improve our understanding of snow?
By providing additional frequencies and sensor information.
By reducing the cost of snow measurement.
By offering historical data on snow patterns.
By increasing the speed of data collection.
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