But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
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Why Do Snowboards Look Like Skateboards?
20 minutes Posted Dec 22, 2017 at 9:00 am.
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We're marking the winter solstice with an episode all about snow! Why do snowboards look like skateboards? We get an answer from Burton Snowboards. How is snow made? Why is snow white? Why are all snowflakes different? We'll hear from Jon Nelson, author of "The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder." Also why does snow melt? And where is the deepest snow?