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100

How many sides or points does a snowflake have?

A) 6

B) 24

C) 10

A) 6 sides!


100

This is the "Zodic sign" for people born in November

A) Aquarius and Leo

B) Scorpio and Saggitarius

C) Cancer and Libra

B) Scorpio and Saggitarius

People born in November fall under Scorpio (until November 21) or Sagittarius (starting November 22).  

100

What does the Canadian Goose finish doing in November?

Flying South!

100

What is held on November 11th?

Remembrance Day, to honor our veterans

100

This popular, hot Canadian beverage chain serves up its legendary "Double-Double" coffee to cold drivers every morning.




Tim Hortons!

200

What colour is snow?

A) Pink

B) White

C) Translucent

C) Translucent! 

Individual ice crystals are translucent. It appears white because light is scattered in all directions by the many ice crystal facets. 

200

What is "Movember?"

The month is widely known as Movember, encouraging people to grow mustaches to raise awareness for men's health.

200

What are most black bears prepared for by the end of November?

Hybernation!

200

What flower is representative for Remembrance Day?

The Red Poppy!

Inspired by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae’s 1915 poem "In Flanders Fields", the red poppy with a black center is worn on lapels to remember the fallen.

200

This classic French-Canadian winter dish consists of french fries topped with cheese curds and hot brown gravy

Poutine!

300

How fast do snowflakes fall?

A) 10 feet per minute

B) 1-6 feet per second

C) 2 feet per minute


B) 1-6 feet per second! 

Normal snowflakes fall relatively slowly—at about 1 to 6 feet per second—because their broad structure acts like a parachute

300

The birth flower for November is 

A) Chrysanthemum 

B) Sunflower

C) Lilly

A) Chrysanthemum 

300

What are beavers finished doing by the end of November?

They finish caching tree branches and food supplies in the mud at the bottom of their ponds, locking in their winter pantry beneath the ice.

300

Roughly how many Canadians have served in the military throughout history?

A) 1.5 million

B) 50,000

C) 2.3 million

C) 2.3 Million

Over 2,300,000 Canadians have served in the military throughout history, with more than 118,000 giving their lives

300

This sweet, gooey Canadian dessert features a flaky pastry shell filled with butter, sugar, and eggs—often with raisins or pecans.

Butter Tarts!

400

Snow affects sound

A) True 

B) False

A) True!

Fresh snow accumulates air pockets that absorb sound waves, creating a uniquely quiet, muffled atmosphere.

400

The full moon in November is traditionally called

A) Harvest moon

B) Blue moon

C) Beaver moon


C) Beaver moon!

Traditionally called the Beaver Moon, named after the time of year traps were set before winter

400

Why is November an important month for Moose and White Tailed Deer?

A) They hibernate

B) They enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner

C) Hite of mating season


C) Hite of mating season

November marks the height of the mating rut. Bucks and bulls are highly active, aggressive, and frequently cross highways, leading to a major spike in wildlife-vehicle collisions at dawn and dusk

400

Located in Ottawa, this sacred monument holds the remains of an unidentified casualty from France and honors all Canadians with no known grave

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 

400

This traditional winter treat is made by pouring boiling hot maple syrup directly onto clean, fresh snow and rolling it onto a stick

Maple Taffy!

500
Snow can cause a sunburn


A) False

B) True

B) True!

Snow reflects up to 80% of ultraviolet (UV) light, which can significantly increase your risk of getting sunburned in the winter.

500

King Tuts Tomb was discovered in November

A) True

B) False

A) True!

Discovered by Howard Carter on November 4, 1922.

500

Why is November important for Polar Bears?

A) Sea ice freezes so they can hunt seals

B) They howl at the Beaver moon

C) They shed their fur

A) Sea ice freezes so they can hunt seals

November is peak season around Churchill, Manitoba, along Hudson Bay, as bears gather on the shore waiting for the sea ice to freeze so they can hunt seals

500

Chosen annually since 1936, this title is given to a woman who represents all Canadian mothers who have lost children in military service.

The National Silver Cross Mother

500

This six-letter word is what Canadians uniquely call a knitted winter hat or beanie.


A Toque!

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