A simple power point that explains the differences of each type of snowflake that is formed.

1. SNOWFLAKES
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2. What is a Snowflake?
A snowflake is made up of 1 Ice Crystal.
All snowflakes have 6 sides, the shape is called a
hexagonal prism.
Snowflakes are 3 dimensional shapes.

3. Snowflakes and Temperature
Snowflakes form different shapes based on the
temperature and how much moisture is in the air.

4. Snowflakes and Temperature
When the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), 2
shapes form called Dendrites and Plates.

5. Dendrites
A Dendrite Snowflake is an ice crystal that forms in a
tree- like multi branch form.
It is what we most think of when we hear the word
snowflake.

6. Plates
A Plate Snowflake is an ice crystal that forms a
hexagonal shape in 6 equal pieces, much like a pie.
These snowflakes are symmetrical.

7. Snowflakes and Temperature
When the temperature is about 20 degrees Fahrenheit
(°F), 3 shapes form. These are Needles, Hollow
Columns, and Solid Prisms.

8. Hollow Prisms
A Hollow Prism Snowflake is an ice crystal that forms
like a tube with 2 cones inside it.
These are so small that you can only see them under a
microscope.

9. Simple Prisms
A simple prism snowflake is a snowflake that forms as
tiny prism or thin plate.
These are rarely smooth, but have dents in them.

10. Needles
A Needle Snowflake is an ice crystal that forms into a
very thin line.
These resemble tiny hairs on your sleeve.
These snowflakes form when the temperature drops to
23 °F.

11. Snowflakes and Temperature
When the temperature drops to about 15 degrees
Fahrenheit (°F), the snowflakes begin to form into what
2 kinds of snowflakes again?

12. Snowflakes and Temperature
When the temperature drops below -5 degrees
Fahrenheit (°F), snowflakes form into what what 2 kinds
of snowflakes again?

13. Snowflakes
What is this type of snowflake called?

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What is this type of snowflake called?

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What is this type of snowflake called?

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What is this type of snowflake called?