Winter Comfort Foods
Cocoa powder, milk, and marshmallows combine for this favorite winter beverage.
Hot chocolate
Though the drink is thousands of years old, it was popularized in the early 1800s by Dutch chemist Coenraad J. Van Houten. He invented cocoa powder, and that led to its widespread popularity.
Which tall landmark is in Paris and is often called the “Iron Lady.”
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is painted every seven years. It takes 60 tons of paint to cover the tower.
This common hand tool is used to drive nails into wood.
Hammer
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
In the early 1970s, this gelatin product brand popularized no-bake cheesecakes.
Jell-O
A 1972 ad featured their no-bake pudding cheesecake as a perfect summer recipe; it became the year’s most popular dessert.
This warm dessert is made from rice, milk, butter, and seasonings and spices.
Rice pudding
Historians believe rice pudding originated in India or China and then was brought to Europe sometime before the 1800s. It can be eaten as a dessert, a side dish, or a breakfast food.
Which famous wall is in China and was built over the course of 2,000 years.
The Great Wall of China
The wall measures more than 5,500 miles (8,850 kilometers) long.
This tool has a flat blade or a cross-shaped tip and is used to tighten or loosen screws.
Screwdriver
How many provinces are there in Canada?
10
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
This decadent treat is a cross between a brownie and a pudding with a molten middle. When you cut into it, it looks like "lava"
Lava cake
When baked briefly at high heat, the top and bottom are crunchy, and the inside becomes progressively softer until you hit the molten center. For extra extravagance, top with ice cream or whipped cream.
Which landmark is in Australia and looks like a giant sailboat on the water?
The Sydney Opera House
This opera house is one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Its grand opening took place on October 20, 1973.
This measuring tool is often yellow, retractable, and used in construction and DIY projects.
Tape measure
What gas do plants absorb from the air during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
A popular hot, mulled drink is made with the juice of this fruit, with oranges and cranberries as optional additions.
Apple Cider
Hot mulled cider is made with apple cider and mulling spices, which can include any of the following: star anise, cinnamon, and allspice.
Which landmark is in London and is a giant Ferris wheel on the River Thames?
London Eye
The famous Ferris wheel opened in 2000 as a temporary attraction. It became a permanent attraction in 2002.
This tool is used to grip, twist, or cut wire and small objects.
Pliers
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Baked goods, including ______ houses, cookies, cakes, and more, scream winter when they contain this warming spice. It pairs well with cinnamon.
Ginger
It’s also used in ginger ale, tea, and beer. It’s known as a warming spice, which is why it makes an appearance every fall and winter. Ginger ale, tea, and pastilles are traditional home remedies for upset stomachs and nausea.
Which is a landmark in Arizona and is a giant natural canyon carved by the Colorado River.
The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon was declared a national monument in 1908 and later made a national park in 1919.
This power tool is used to make holes and drive screws using rotating bits.
Drill
What instrument is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer!
As messy as a fruit cobbler, this deconstructed pie has a crunchy top.
Crisp (apple crisp, blueberry crisp, etc)
You can use an apple pie recipe to make an apple crisp by omitting the crust and topping it with any crunchy topping, such as rolled oats, brown sugar, and warming spices.
Which is a famous waterfall that borders both the United States and Canada.
Niagara Falls
Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie all drain into the Niagara River.
This adjustable tool is used to grip and turn pipes and fittings, commonly found in plumbing work.
Pipe wrench
What is the name of the line that separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator