Winter Sports
Which Olympic Season has curling as a sport?
Winter Olympic Games
True or False: The first candy canes were made without stripes
True
Which pole is warmer? North Pole or South Pole?
North Pole
True or False: Almost 90% of snow is air?
True
What is it called when animals are inactive for the winter?
Hibernation
Are there more skiers or snowboarders in the world?
Skiers
What type of cookie was originally eaten during the holiday season? (Oreos, animal crackers, chocolate chip cookies)
Animals Crackers
How many sides are there to a typical snowflake?
6
What is one of the most popular winter activites?
Alpine Skiing
Do polar bears spend most of their time on land or at sea?
At Sea
American athletes have won over how many winter Olympic medals? (Over 50, 100, 200, 300, 500?)
Over 300
What type of cookie is the most popular during the holidays? (Iced sugar, chocolate chip, peppermint?)
Iced Sugar Cookie
In winter, the Earth is closer or furthest away from the sun?
Closer
Name a winter activity you love to do!
To escape the winter, animals such as birds and butterflies migrate to what type of weather?
Warmer Weather
How fast does a ski jumper wake off in the air? (15 mph, 30 mph, 60 mph, 75 mph?)
60 mph
Fruitcake was intended to last how long? (Guess in years!)
1 year
Which body part do people lose most of their heat during the winter? (Arms, legs, head, hands?)
Head
How many stories was the tallest snowman ever built? (Hint: Between 1-15 stories)
12 Stories
Emperor penguins can dive for almost ____ minutes on a single breath. (5, 30, 60)
30 minutes