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Hail stones start as water drops. A strong wind updraft blows the drops up above the freezing level in the clouds and the drops freeze. When they get heavy enough, they fall. When they fall, one of three things can happen; the hail stone will melt and fall as rain, the hail stone won’t melt and will fall as a hail stone or the updraft will be strong enough to blow the hailstone back above the freezing level and the stone will get bigger.
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How is snow made?
Snowflakes are extremely beautiful objects and it is amazing that such patterns form randomly. However, that is just how they form. As you probably know, a cloud is just water…
What is the highest waterfall in the world?
The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in the remote rain forests of Venezuela. It’s about 20 times taller than Niagara Falls–the water drops a distance of 3,212…
How can you tell whether a number is divisible by another number (leaving no remainder) without actually doing the division?
A Number is Divisibility by: 2 : If the last digit is even, the number is divisible by 2. 3 : If the sum of the digits is divisible by…
Why is the ocean salty but rivers aren’t?
As rivers run toward the ocean, they pick up salt and other minerals from the rocks and sand they pass by. The rivers’ waters are constantly being replenished by fresh…
Can you get sunburned if it’s cloudy outside?
Even on cloudy days, water and sand can reflect more than half of the sun’s rays on your skin. This adds up to extra exposure to your head, shoulders, and…