Why are rear wheel drive cars bad in snow?

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1. Which is better FWD or RWD?
2. What is better for drifting RWD or FWD?
3. Do front or rear tires wear faster?
4. Is RWD harder to drive than FWD?
5. Do sandbags help rear wheel drive?
6. Are rear wheel drive trucks good in the snow?
7. Is 4x2 the same as RWD?
8. Is rear wheel drive really that bad in snow?
9. Is rear wheel drive OK in snow?
10. Are rear wheel drive trucks good?

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