Why do snowflakes have six sides?
Snow is fascinating. From a distance, snow that accumulates on the ground and on trees creates splendid scenery. But when we look at the snowflakes that fall on our coats up close, they get even more interesting. Aren’t they beautiful? But how do they form? First, let’s define the following terms:
- Snow is an accumulation of snowflakes;
- A snowflake is a cluster of crystals frozen together; and
- A snow crystal is a configuration of water molecules in a solid state.
