Animal Adaptations
Animals that stay active during the winter grow this to help keep them warm.
Thick fur
Name an activity that you can do in the snow.
Snowball fight, sledding, snow forts, snow angels, etc
What is snow made of?
frozen water
When you feel sick, you feel under the _______?
weather
What is the name of the hook-shaped, red and white treat eaten around Christmas time?
candy cane
Animals like squirrels, foxes, and woodpeckers keep a stash of ____ for the winter.
food
What kind of fishing can be done in the winter once the lakes/ponds have frozen over?
Ice fishing
True or False? No two snowflakes are the same.
True
cold
A goal you want to work towards in the new year is called a New Year's _________.
Resolution
Some animals, like arctic foxes, change the color of their fur during the winter to help them...?
camouflage/blend in with the snow
In what sport do you slide down a mountain with two long boards on the bottom of your feet?
skiing
How many arms/sides does a snowflake typically have?
6
If you become nervous or hesitant to do something, you've got cold ____.
feet
What is it called when people go door-to-door to sing Christmas songs?
caroling
What is it called when animals fly away (usually South) during the winter? eg. geese, monarchs, hummingbirds
migration
What is the name of the weekend-long event held in Okoboji each year to celebrate winter?
University of Okoboji Winter Games
What color is snow?
translucent, it reflects all light back to us, which appears white
If you feel like you've been stuck inside for too long during the winter, you have ______ fever.
cabin
What is the purpose of Groundhog's Day?
to predict how long winter will last
What is it called when animals sleep through the winter? eg. bears, groundhogs, snakes
hibernation/brumation
In what country are the Winter Olympics being held this year? (2026)
Italy
What does a snowflake need to form? (3 things)
a nucleus (pollen, dust, etc), water vapor, and freezing temperatures
If you've just started uncovering information, it's just the tip of the _______.
iceberg
When is the official first day of winter?
Winter Solstice (Dec 21 or 22)