Matching: Snowstorm and Blizzard Facts and Terms A. kaolinite B. riming C. embry
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Question
Matching: Snowstorm and Blizzard Facts and Terms
A. kaolinite
B. riming
C. embryo curtain
D. candle
E. silver iodide
1. This is a form of clay mineral that serves as an ice nucleus.
2. This is another term for accretion
3. This winter weather disaster survival item is for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.
4. This is the initial source of ice particles (graupel) in thunderstorm clouds, which will later form hailstones.
5. Massive seeding of clouds with this chemical prevents hailstones from growing to dangerously large sizes.
Explanation / Answer
A.Kaolinite=1. form of clay mineral that serves as an ice nucleus.
B.Riming=2. another term for accretion
C. embryo curtain=4. initial source of ice particles (graupel) in thunderstorm clouds, which will later form hailstones.
D. candle=3.winter weather disaster survival item is for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.
E. silver iodide=5. Massive seeding of clouds with this chemical prevents hailstones from growing to dangerously large sizes.