Snow Basics
Frozen water that falls from the sky in winter.
Snow
You build this using three big snowballs.
Snow is made of this substance—just in frozen form
Water
Frozen rain that bounces when it hits the ground.
Sleet
This continent is the coldest and snowiest on Earth.
Antarctica
Tiny pieces of snow that fall are called this.
Snowflakes
You throw these at friends for winter fun.
Snowballs
Snow isn't actually white—it's really this color.
Clear
A layer of ice that forms on roads and makes them slippery.
Black Ice
This country is famous for its Snow Festival featuring giant ice sculptures.
Japan
Snowflakes always have this many sides.
Six
You ride this on a hill to slide down fast.
This country often gets the most annual snowfall.
Japan
A sudden, quick burst of heavy snow.
Snow Squall
This U.S. state is known for getting tons of lake-effect snow near the Great Lakes.
New York
When snow falls heavily with strong wind, it’s called this.
A winter activity where you glide on two long boards.
Skiing
Snow can form this natural hazard on mountains.
Avalanche
This tool measures how much snow has fallen.
Ruler or Snow Gauge
This European country hosts famous ski resorts in the Alps.
Switzerland
This white layer forms on the ground after snowfall.
A Snowpack
A large round shape made by rolling snow on the ground.
Snow Boulder
The tallest snowman ever built was over 100 feet tall and made in this U.S. state.
A. Vermont
B. Maine
C. New Hampshire
B. Maine
What meteorologists call a mix of snow and rain falling at the same time.
Wintry-Mix
This city in Canada is one of the snowiest large cities in North America.
A. Toronto
B. Ontario
C. Quebec City
C. Quebec City