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Like anything else with mass, the snowflakes and raindrops that form in clouds are attracted by the force of gravity. The earth, being the largest mass in the vicinity, overpowers the gravitational attraction of all other masses. Snowflakes and raindrops fall downwards because this net downward gravitational force also overcomes the upward forces of the air between the clouds and the earth's surface.
Note that the smaller water droplets and ice crystals that make up the clouds also have mass and are attracted by the earth's gravity. However they do not fall downwards because the upward force of the currents of air below balances the downward gravitational force.
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Why does rain drops but snow fall?
rain is just falling to everyone says it falls but it drops
What force makes things fall downwards?
The force that makes things pull downwards is called "gravity". That's why we don't float when we jump.
What is the instrument measuring by a rain gauge and a meter stick?
Rain / Snow
When the rain falls which way will it fall if there is no wind?
If there is no wind, the rain will just fall straight down.
Is rain falling an example of condensation?
Yes rain is an example of condensation [: . Rain , hail , sleek , snow.
What is snow fall?
A snow fall is like a rain shower
Does the rain fall downwards?
yes, which is why you see if falling to the ground (below you) from the sky (above you)
A light fall of rain or snow?
smattering
What is the other name of rain or snow?
SNOW OR ICE
How do droplets become heavy enough so that the droplets fall as rain or snow?
how do droplets become heavy enogh so that the droplets fall as rain and snow
Does rain fall everywhere on earth?
Rain or snow, yes. Precipitation is universal.
What does downfall mean?
a sudden fall of rain or snow
How are snow and rain fall are alike?
They are both types of precipitation.
How can presipitation fall as?
Precipitation is;- Rain Sleet Snow Hail
Why does rain drops but snow fall?
rain is just falling to everyone says it falls but it drops
How much rain did it fall this year?
the rain that fell this year was lots it pored but sadly no snow :(
Could water falling as rain fall again in the future as snow?
When the water from the iceberg is evaporated by the sun it rises into the clouds and will fall as rain.
