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What does snow that is compacted by overlying layers turns into?
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How are glaciers formed?
A glacier forms as layers of snow build up. The weight from the upper layers of snow pack down the lower layers until the lower layers become very hard and form ice.
Does hail turns into snow?
No. Hail does not turn into snow.
How is nunatak formed?
Nunatak's aren't really formed, they are just there because of the amount of snow and ice compacted together!
Where does white snow go when it melts?
The snow turns to water and goes in the ground.
How do snow affect wood?
snow can affect wood because snow turns into water and when water gets on wood it warp.
How are glaciers formed?
A glacier forms as layers of snow build up. The weight from the upper layers of snow pack down the lower layers until the lower layers become very hard and form ice.
How are lava balls similar to snow balls?
a snow ball is a ball of compacted snow that grows as you roll it down a snowy hill. well its the same with a lava ball, but with snow instead.
Why igloos are painted white?
An igloo is built using blocks of snow, and snow is naturally white.
How do Eskimos build house in snow?
They cut out blocks of compacted snow shape them, then put them ontop of each other untill a house is formed. any gaps fill with snow.
How do you spell igolw?
This is likely the word "igloo", an arctic shelter built from blocks of compacted snow.
WHAT IS AN iggloo?
An igloo is a circular building made from blocks of ice or compacted snow by Inuits (eskimos).
What materials do you need to build a igloo?
An Igloo is traditionally made from blocks of compacted snow.
Does hail turns into snow?
No. Hail does not turn into snow.
What is glaceir?
A huge mass of ice slowly flowing over a land mass, formed from compacted snow in an area where snow accumulation exceeds melting
How many gallons of water is in one cubic foot of compacted snow?
If it's heavily compacted snow, then one cubic foot weighs in at about 25 lbs. At 8 lbs to the quart, you are looking at less than a gallon of water. Closer to 3 quarts of water.
Why is it easier to slide over fresh snow with skies?
Because fresh now is softer and not yet compacted into ice, this way the skies can glide on the snow easier.
How do the clouds supply the earth with snow?
it rains and the water turns into snow
