Snowy Weather
1. What causes snow to form?
A. Warm air rising quickly
B. Water vapor freezing into ice crystals
C. Sunlight reflecting off clouds
D. Rain falling through warm air
Answer: B. Water vapor freezing into ice crystals
1. Weather or not, what instrument measures air pressure?
A. Thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Hygrometer
D. Anemometer
Answer: B. Barometer
1. Which animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
A. Tiger
B. Lion
C. Leopard
D. Panther
Answer: B. Lion
1. Which flower is famous for blooming even through snow and is often called the “Christmas Flower”?
A. Rose
B. Poinsettia
C. Christmas Rose (Hellebore)
D. Tulip
Answer: C. Christmas Rose (Hellebore)
1. Which holiday song begins with the lyrics “Dashing through the snow”?
A. Silent Night
B. Jingle Bells
C. Deck the Halls
D. Frosty the Snowman
Answer: B. Jingle Bells
2. What is a blizzard?
A. Light snow that falls for a short time
B. Snow mixed with rain
C. A snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility
D. Snow that melts before hitting the ground
Answer: C. A snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility
2. Weather or not, which cloud type usually brings thunderstorms?
A. Cirrus
B. Stratus
C. Cumulonimbus
D. Altostratus
Answer: C. Cumulonimbus
2. What is the fastest land animal?
A. Cheetah
B. Horse
C. Greyhound
D. Gazelle
Answer: A. Cheetah
2. What flower is known for popping through late winter snow and is one of the first signs of spring?
A. Sunflower
B. Snowdrop
C. Daisy
D. Lavender
Answer: B. Snowdrop
2. What traditional Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch”?
A. Hot chocolate
B. Apple cider
C. Eggnog
D. Peppermint tea
Answer: C. Eggnog
3. What tool is commonly used to measure snowfall depth?
A. Rain gauge
B. Thermometer
C. Snowboard and ruler
D. Wind vane
Answer: C. Snowboard and ruler
3. Weather or not, what do meteorologists study?
A. Rocks
B. Weather and atmosphere
C. Oceans
D. Plants
Answer: B. Weather and atmosphere
3. Which animal sleeps the most hours per day on average?
A. Elephant
B. Cat
C. Koala
D. Bear
Answer: C. Koala
3. Which winter-hardy flower grows in alpine snowy regions and is often associated with courage and purity?
A. Edelweiss
B. Orchid
C. Peony
D. Marigold
Answer: A. Edelweiss
3. Which country is credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees?
A. Canada
B. Germany
C. Australia
D. Sweden
Answer: B. Germany
4. What is the term for snow that becomes packed tightly over time?
A. Slush
B. Powder
C. Crust
D. Compacted snow
Answer: D. Compacted snow
4. Weather or not, what is the main source of Earth’s weather?
A. The Moon
B. The oceans alone
C. The Sun
D. Volcanoes
Answer: C. The Sun
4. What type of animal is a Komodo dragon?
A. Mammal
B. Bird
C. Reptile
D. Amphibian
Answer: C. Reptile
4. Which early-spring flower has a bell shape and is sometimes mistaken for a snowdrop but blooms slightly later?
A. Snowflake
B. Daffodil
C. Iris
D. Hyacinth
Answer: A. Snowflake
4. What does Santa traditionally say?
A. Ho-ho-ho!
B. Ha-ha-ha!
C. Hey-hey-hey!
D. Ho-ho-hey!
Answer: A. Ho-ho-ho!
5. What is "lake-effect snow"?
A. Snow that falls only at night
B. Snow created when cold air passes over warmer lake water
C. Snow that forms in mountains
D. Snow melted and refrozen on lakes
Answer: B. Snow created when cold air passes over warmer lake water
5. Weather or not, which season typically brings the most tornadoes in many places?
A. Winter
B. Spring
C. Fall
D. Summer
Answer: B. Spring
5. Which animal can live both on land and in water?
A. Giraffe
B. Salamander
C. Penguin
D. Eagle
Answer: B. Salamander
5. Which tiny purple flower can sometimes bloom through frost and light snow?
A. Violet
B. Lotus
C. Magnolia
D. Poppy
Answer: A. Violet
5. What Christmas decoration is made from a parasitic plant?
A. Poinsettia
B. Holly
C. Mistletoe
D. Ivy
Answer: C. Mistletoe