When does winter officially begin?
December 21
January is known for being the _________ month of the year.
Coldest
You’re on thin ____
What is Ice.
The hot sweet drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults
What is Hot Chocolate.
What do you water when it freezes?
ice
This winter activity involves gliding on ice wearing special shoes.
Ice skating
What do Bears, Bats and Snails do in the winter to prepare for Spring?
Hibernate (or sleep)
"Feeling really sick" is called being "under the ____"
"Under the weather"
What is a chocolate cake covered in marshmallows and rolled in coconut flakes called?
A snowball
32 F
What do you create when you lie on snow and flap your arms?
Snow angels
These white, huge, and furry animals withstand the cold temperatures and are currently threatened due to changing climate.
Polar Bears
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
What is out cold.
What part of a Christmas tree can be used to make tea?
Pine needles
What are dangerous winter storms, with lots of snow, strong wind and low visibility?
Blizzards
What is one piece of snow called?
A snowflake.
What happens to an arctic fox fur during winter?
It turns white.
That’s just the tip of the
What is the IceBerg..
What month is national soup month?
January
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by snow either permanently or temporarily?
10 %, 23 %, 35 % or 50 %
b) 23%
What material is traditionally used to thaw icy roads?
Salt
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
on top of their feet!
To not talk to someone is to give them the _______
What is to give them the Cold Shoulder.
What was the original purpose of marshmallows before they became a popular candy?
medicinal syrup and ointment.
Originally, marshmallows were made from the root sap of the marsh mallow plant (Althaea officinalis), combined with sugar and egg white. This concoction served as a medicinal syrup and ointment, known for its soothing properties to treat ailments like sore throats, coughs, and skin irritations
What is the temperature based on how much heat you lose from wind and cold air?
Wind chill