4.3.3 - Snow
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Practice Questions
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What is snow?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes snow different from rain.
What temperature must the atmosphere be for snow to form?
💡 Hint: Consider the freezing point of water.
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What form does snow take when it falls?
💡 Hint: Remember that snow is solid, unlike rain.
True or False: Snow becomes important when it melts in spring.
💡 Hint: Think about seasonal changes in water availability.
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Calculate the potential water yield from a snowpack of 1 meter depth over a 100-hectare area, assuming a snow water equivalent of 0.3.
💡 Hint: Think about using the area to find total volume and then apply the snow water equivalent.
Describe the impact of climate change on snowpacks and subsequent water resources.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature changes might affect the timing of melting.
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