Why snow is white but glacier ice is blue

Thanks for all who responded. There were many great explanations! Below, is mine, but first, I wanted to announce the winners: General entry: Dana Roberts AFSA Block 1: Tim AFSA Block 2: Jacob AFSA Block 3: Levi AFSA Block 5: Rachel Humor Award: Melanie Parker Berg - "Snow is white because that was the color…

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