Winter Weather
What is the term for a snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility?
What is a blizzard?
What is the coldest continent on earth?
What is Antartica?
What do bears do to survive during the winter?
What is hibernation?
This sport involves gliding down a snowy slope on two narrow boards.
What is Skiing?
This winter holiday is celebrated on December 25th.
What is Christmas?
How many sides does a snowflake typically have?
What is six?
Name the northernmost country in the world.
What is Canada?
Name a bird species that migrates south for the winter. (And is a mean bird at the park too!)
What is a goose?
This fast-paced winter sport involves riding a board downhill while standing sideways.
What is snowboarding?
This New Year’s Eve tradition involves dropping a giant ball in Times Square. (You probably see it on TV everywhere!)
What is the ball drop?
What temperature does it need to be for snow to start forming?
What is 0 degrees celcius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit?
What U.S. state is nicknamed "The Last Frontier" because of its vast, snowy wilderness?
What is Alaska?
This furry rodent collects food all year instead of hibernating.
What is a squirrel?
This sport, which debuted in the Winter Olympics in 1924, involves players skating with sticks to score goals.
What is ice hockey?
This plant is commonly used as decoration and symbolizes peace and love during the holidays.
What is a mistletoe?
Which country is know as the coldest country in the world?
What is Canada?
Which European country is famous for the northern lights and reindeer?
What is Norway?
This reptile survives the cold by burying itself in mud at the bottom of ponds.
What is a turtle?
Which winter sport involves jumping, spinning, and dancing on ice to music?
What is figure skating?
In Japan, it’s common to eat this fast-food meal on Christmas Day.
What is KFC?
What do we call the process when snow changes directly into water vapor?
What is sublimation?
What is the tallest mountain located in a cold region?
What is Mt. Everest?
This insect survives winter by clustering together to stay warm. (Hint they're scary if they land on you)
What are honey bees?
Name the winter sport where athletes navigate a downhill icy course in a sleek, enclosed sled.
What is bobsledding?
This animal, often seen in holiday parades in the United States, is traditionally associated with the Christmas season.
What is a reindeer?