The Wonders of Snow
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
99
Did you know that snow starts as tiny ice crystals in clouds? When these crystals stick together and become heavy, they fall to the ground as snowflakes. Each snowflake is unique and beautiful, like you and me. They can be simple prisms or ornate stars and dendrites. Their shape is determined by temperature and humidity. Snow brings fun and joy, from snowball fights to skiing. It also keeps the earth warm in winter by acting as an insulator. But for some animals and plants, it can be tough as they have to adapt to the cold and find food.
Question 1
What happens when ice crystals in clouds stick together and become heavy?
A
They evaporate
B
They turn into rain
C
They turn into hail
D
They fall to the ground as snowflakes
Explanation. When ice crystals in clouds stick together and become heavy, they fall to the ground as snowflakes.
E
They form a rainbow
Question 2
What determines the shape of a snowflake?
A
The wind
B
The sun
C
The temperature and humidity
Explanation. The shape of a snowflake is determined by the temperature and humidity.
D
The type of cloud
E
The height of the cloud
Question 3
Why does snow keep the earth warm in winter?
A
Because it reflects sunlight
B
Because it melts and releases heat
C
Because it acts as an insulator
Explanation. Snow keeps the earth warm in winter by acting as an insulator.
D
Because it absorbs heat from the sun
E
Because it generates heat
Question 4
What challenges do some animals and plants face in the snow?
A
They have to adapt to the cold and find food
Explanation. Some animals and plants face the challenge of having to adapt to the cold and find food during snowy conditions.
B
They have to migrate to warmer regions
C
They have to hibernate
D
They have to change color
E
They have to grow thicker fur or leaves
Question 5
What is a unique feature of snowflakes?
A
They are all identical
B
They are all circular
C
They are all colorless
D
Each one is unique
Explanation. Each snowflake is unique and beautiful, just like humans.
E
They are all the same size
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