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Snow in the Bible
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What does geometry help us understand about snowflakes?
Geometry helps us understand how snowflakes grow.
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What is Wilson A. Bently's connection to snowflakes?
Wilson A. Bently was the first person to photograph a single snow crystal.
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What is an Equilateral Triangle?
An Equilateral Triangle is a triangle that has three equal sides.
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Can water molecules form shapes without six sides?
Yes, but not on Earth. Water molecules could form not hexagonal structures but Earthly conditions don't allow that.
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What are snowflakes an example of in our faith?
They are an example of how God created everyone in his image, but still made everyone unique.
Snowflakes are all similar, but none are exactly alike.
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Can you find the number of sides or the perimeter of a snowflake using a formula based off of Koch snowflake?
Yes!
perimeter:
sides:
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Why was Koch snowflake important?
Koch snowflake is and was important because it helped progress the study of fractal geometry. It was also important to help us measure the symmetry and dimensions of snowflakes.
200
Can it snow on other planets?
Yes!
Mars has been recorded to have flurries of snow made up of carbon dioxide.
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What is the process in which snowflakes form called?
The process in which snowflakes form is called nucleation. Nucleation is when water molecules come together to form an ice crystal.
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What does snow symbolize in the bible?
In the bible snow symbolizes purity and new beginnings.
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What is a fractal?
A fractal is a never-ending complex pattern that is self similar.
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What is another topic Koch studied or another theory he contributed to?
Some of Koch's research contributed to the theory of linear operations which are important to quantum physics!
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What is largest snowflake ever recorded?
Most snowflakes are between 0.2 and 0.5 inches wide, but in 1887 a snowflake was measured to be 15 inches wide!
300
What is the symmetry of a snowflake a reflection of?
It is a reflection of the hydrogen bonds that form between molecules during the freezing process.
300
What does winter symbolize or stand for in the bible?
In the bible winter is a time of hardship and waiting which eventually gives way to hope.
Snow which is a symbol of purity could be that sign of hope.
400
What does Koch snowflake stand for?
Koch snowflake is a fractal curve which starts out as equilateral triangle. To make the complex shape we recognize as a snowflake you would remove the inner third of each side. You would then fill each gap with an Equilateral triangle facing outward.
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Over how many snow crystals, in his lifetime, did Wilson A. Bentley photograph without finding two that were the same?
Wilson A. Bentley photographed over 5000 snow crystals before he died in 1931.
400
What color are snowflakes?
No they are not white!
Snowflakes are translucent or see through, like rain, but when light reflects off them they look white. The reason a puddle does not look white is because snowflakes are denser.
400
Can snowflakes have 12-fold symmetry?
Yes.
Even though all snowflakes are known to have three sides some researchers believe it is possible for a snowflake to have 12-fold symmetry because 12 is a multiple of six.
400
How can snowflakes teach us to be better Catholics?
Snowflakes can teach use to be gentle and kind to those around us.
Snowflakes are delicate and beautiful a symbol of purity.
500
Does a snowflake show rotational symmetry?
Yes, snowflakes have 6-fold rotational symmetry. In other words you can rotate a snowflake 60 degrees and it will look identical to what it did in its original position.
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What was the name of the book Wilson A. Bentley wrote?
In 1931 McGraw/Hill published Bently's book titled, "Snow Crystals."
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What are the five most commonly known types of snowflakes?
These are the five most known classifications of snowflakes: plates, columns, prisms, dendrites, and needles.
There are some scientists who believe there are up to eighty kinds of snowflakes, but these are the most well recognized classifications!
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Why can't two snowflakes be exactly alike?
No two snowflakes can be exactly alike because of how they form and the environmental conditions they form in would have to be exactly alike which is nearly impossible.
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What is a good Catholic way to view a snow day?
1. You may view it as a gift to spend time with family from God.
2. You view it as a time to reflect given to you by God.
3. You may view it as sign from God that you need to appreciate the beauty of nature.