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100

You’re on thin __________.

ice

100

What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?

hot chocolate

100

Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?

Christmas

100

What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?

Hibernate

100

How many sides does a snowflake have?

6

100

What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?

Snowball fights.

100

What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?

Figure Skating

100

What is hypothermia?

Damage to body tissue caused by tissue being frozen.

200

In the __________ of winter.

dead

200

What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?

egg nog

200

What Jewish holiday in December is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?

Hanukkah

200

What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?

A Penguin

200

Rain or drizzle falls onto sub-zero surfaces and freezes on contact, forming a layer of ice, is called what?

freezing rain

200

This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.

Ice skating.

200

Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.

Luge or bobsledding.

200

Which side of a building forms the most icicles?

The South side.

300

That’s just the tip of the __________.

iceberg

300

What holiday baked treat that is loved for its long shelf life? Hint: it is dense, sweet, and very old-fashioned

fruit cake

300

What winter holiday celebrates love?

Valentine's Day

300

What happens to the arctic fox in winter?

It's fur turns white in winter.

300

What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?

Wind chill.

300

What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?

A snow angel.

300

Which city is hosting the 2023 Winter Olympics? Hint: it is in Asia.

Beijing, China

300

90 to 95% of fresh snow is composed of what element?

air

400

I slept so well last night, I was out __________.

cold

400

What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?

candy cane

400

Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?

zodiacs or animals
400

What colour is a polar bear's skin?

Black

400

What is a chinhook?

A type of warm wind, common in Western Canada and other parts of the world.

400

Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?

Dog sledding.

400

What do the 5 rings on the Olympic flag represent?

The continents of the world that participate in the games: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

400

Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?

The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.

500

I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.

break the ice

500

In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

500

In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?

March

500

Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?

Snow Leopard

500

What is it called when you cannot see because of the UV light bouncing off of the snow?

snow blindness
500

What is the coldest territory in Canada?

Nunavut

500

Where did the 2023 Winter Games take place?

Prince Edward Island

500

Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?

leaves

600

Not in a snowball's __________.

chance in hell

600

What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?

Maple 

600

What day does winter officially start? 

December 21st, Winter Solstice.

600

Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?

Underground

600

What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?

blizzard

600

What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?

Snow shoeing

600

What Scandinavian country has won the most gold medals during all the Winter Olympics combined?

Norway, so far they hold 148 Winter Olympic gold medals; in total, 405 medals. Canada comes in 5th with 77 gold, 225 total.

600

Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what? 

snow

700

To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.

cold shoulder

700

What fruit is a popular during the Japanese New Year? 

Mandarin (orange is okay). It represents a family with a long and prosperous bloodline.  

700

What holiday takes place on February 2nd?

Groundhog Day

700

Is the Winter Solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?



shortest

700

Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what?

Humidity. The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly.

700

What winter sport has a broom as a piece of equipment?

Curling

700

Name one of 2 sports that Canada typically does well in at the Winter Olympics.

Ice Hockey and/or Freestyle Skiing 

700

What percent of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice?

80%.

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