Why is it that rain drops but snow falls?

Answer 1

good q. i understand why rain drops. it looks like drops. but snow doesnt fall. it drifts. the only reason i think snow falls instead of drops is because it sounds nicer. think about it. snow drops. sounds fast to me. but then again the word falls sounds fast too. i'd say that snow drifts. or descends. or even leaks. just cuz it sounds softer. but really it all falls. rain falls. snow falls, hail falls. media just places "snow falls" cuz its easier. plus snow sometimes comes down pretty hard, like its falling. in the end i like catipilliars.

Answer 2

Rain drops because of two reasons..its heavier and thats the sound it makes when falling to the earth.
Snow falls because it is lighter and more grace ful

also it is because most people believe rain is worst than snow so Falls sounds better than drops

Answer 3

Excuse me, but I think you are a little confused. Rain doesn't 'drop', but falls, just as snow does. Replace the word 'falls' in your question by 'flakes' and you may understand.

Answer 4

Rain is heavier so they drop to the ground with a thud. Snow is light and whimsies around in the air before landing, so it gently falls.

It's a weight thing.

Answer 5

Rain is heavier than snow so the wind makes the snow flakes float.

Answer 6

Rain splats on landing. Snow gently settles to the ground.

Answer 7

If it's heavy how does it rain and snow up in Scotland?

Answer 8

u dont possibly say- rain drops
u say rain falls! just as snow does
or u say its raining
silly........

Answer 9

Maybe cuz snow is lighter then rain.

Answer 10

There are holes in the sky that let the rain in,
They're ever so small, that's why rain is thin!