Why does raindrop but snow falls?
user
Raindrops fall because the water molecules are able to escape from the clouds due to their lower surface tension, while snowflakes form when ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere become large enough for gravity to take hold and pull them toward the Earth's surface. Additionally, raindrops tend to form at higher altitudes, where temperatures are generally warmer and capable of creating a more liquid droplet. By comparison, snow flakes mainly fall from colder air masses found at higher elevations. This difference in temperature creates two distinctive precipitation patterns—raindrops and snowflakes.
assistant
Why does raindrop but snow falls?
user
Raindrops fall because they are large and heavy, while snow falls because it is lighter and less dense. The shape of the droplet also helps with raindrops; they are oval or circular which helps them to take a shorter path down to the ground. Snow is composed of tiny crystals that form a fluffy, light powder that does not need as much force to be pulled by gravity. Thus, raindrops hit the ground before they can spread out while snowflakes have enough time to create an elegant descent until they touch down softly on the soil.
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Why does raindrop but snow falls?