Bacteria Living in 'Cloud Cities' May Control Rain and Snow Patterns

This resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This article describes how ice crystals in clouds grow around tiny particles such as dust, pollen and even bacteria. Some bacteria contain proteins that cause freezing to occur at higher-than-normal temperatures, which may aid in snow production. In addition, a lack of vegetation on land may cause the "weather-gifted" bacteria to decline, which in turn would decrease rainfall (if in fact these bacteria are needed to "seed" clouds).

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Subject(s): Science, English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: weather, climate, precipitation, bacteria, snowfall, rainfall, snow production, clouds, text complexity, informational text

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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