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SNOWDRIFTS

Snowdrift Exhibit

Snowdrifts

Try It. Press the button and turn the box to direct the wind. What happens?

What’s Going On? The wind from the fan blows the beads across the landscape. When the air hits a structure, it slows down and may change direction. A decrease in the wind speed causes the air to drop some of the beads, making a drift.

The Weather Connection. Snowdrifts are formed when blowing wind deposits snow onto the ground. The amount of snow that the wind carries depends on its speed.

EXHIBIT SPECIFICATIONS: Snow Drift 31"x31"x35" 160 lbs 110 Volts
Rolls on locking castors

Snowdrift Exhibit
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