Winter Weather
What frozen form of precipitation falls as ice crystals?
Snow
At what temperature does water freeze (°C)?
0°C
What do we call animals that sleep through most of winter?
Hibernators
Which continent is the coldest on Earth?
Antarctica
What sport uses skis and poles to race downhill?
Alpine skiing
Which temperature scale is used by most countries worldwide?
Celsius
Which state of matter has a fixed shape and volume?
A) Solid
B) Liquid
C) Gas
A) Solid
Which animal is known for growing a thicker coat in winter?
A) Snake
B) Fox
C) Frog
B) Fox
What imaginary line marks the farthest north location on Earth?
The North Pole
Which sport is played on ice with a puck?
A) Curling
B) Hockey
C) Speed skating
B) Hockey
What is the name for a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility?
Blizzard
What happens to most materials when temperatures drop: expand or contract?
Contract
What is it called when birds travel south for winter?
Migration
Which country experiences “polar night,” when the sun doesn’t rise for weeks?
A) Brazil
B) Kenya
C) Norway
D) Thailand
C) Norway
What winter sport involves stones sliding toward a target?
Curling
Which cloud type often produces snow?
A) Cumulus
B) Cirrus
C) Nimbostratus
D) Stratus
Nimbostratus
Which process turns liquid water directly into ice?
A) Condensation
B) Freezing
C) Evaporation
D) Melting
B) Freezing
Which animal stays active all winter?
A) Bear
B) Bat
C) Squirrel
D) Groundhog
C) Squirrel
What is the name of the longest night of the year?
Winter solstice
Which event combines skiing and shooting?
A) Snowboarding
B) Biathlon
C) Luge
B) Biathlon
What weather term describes freezing rain that coats surfaces in ice?
Ice storm
What term describes heat transfer through direct contact?
Conduction
What adaptation helps polar animals blend into snowy environments?
White camouflage
Which season is winter in the Southern Hemisphere during June–August?
Summer
What protective gear helps prevent head injuries while skiing or skating?
Helmet
What scientific term describes the amount of moisture in the air?
Humidity
Why does salt help melt ice on roads?
It lowers the freezing point of water
What term describes animals that are active both day and night in winter?
Cathemeral
What term describes permanently frozen ground found in polar regions?
Permafrost
What Olympic sport involves sliding headfirst down an ice track?
Skeleton