Question 1

Why does raindrop but snow falls?

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The phrases "raindrop" and "snow falls" reflect the different behaviors and physical properties of rain and snow, as well as how we perceive and describe these weather phenomena:

Raindrop:

• Terminology: The term "raindrop" refers to a single drop of rain. The verb "drops" emphasizes the individual, discrete nature of rain as it falls from the sky.

• Behavior: Raindrops form from condensed water vapor in clouds and then fall to the ground due to gravity. They typically fall directly downwards in a relatively straight path, giving the impression of "dropping."

Snow Falls:

• Terminology: Snow is typically described in collective terms, as it consists of many snowflakes falling together. The verb "falls" reflects the gentle, often slower descent of snowflakes.

• Behavior: Snowflakes form in clouds when water vapor condenses directly into ice crystals. As snowflakes are lighter and less dense than raindrops, they drift down more slowly and can be carried by the wind, creating a more gentle and widespread falling motion.

In essence, "raindrop" focuses on the individual drops falling sharply and directly, while "snow falls" captures the softer, more diffuse descent of many snowflakes together.