Snow comes in different forms because the water molecules that make up snowflakes can arrange themselves in many ways. When it’s cold, they form needle-shaped or plate-like snowflakes. If there are changes in temperature and humidity, they might grow into more complex shapes like stars or feathers. Think of it like building blocks, each snowflake is a unique design made from the same tiny pieces!
Examples
- A snowflake falling from a cold sky might look like a flat plate.
- Another snowflake that passed through warmer air could look like a six-pointed star.
- Snowflakes that grew near other snowflakes might end up looking like tiny feathers.
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See also
- What Causes the Different Types of Rain?
- What Causes a ‘Thunderstorm’ and Why Do We Feel It So Strongly?
- What Causes the ‘Fog’ in Winter?
- What Causes the ‘Scent’ of Rain Before It Falls?
- What Causes ‘Fog’ to Form at Night?
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