Let It Snow!
True or False: People used to clean their rugs and mats in the snow.
True!
This method is environmentally friendly, and helps extend the life of some rugs!
What is the thin layer of nearly invisible ice called?
Black Ice
What is the shortest day of the year called?
The winter solstice!
What is the most common illness during winter?
The common cold!
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
How long does an average blizzard last?
Typically 3 hours.
Which months, in the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, are considered winter?
December, January, February
What occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to a dangerously low body temperature?
Hypothermia
How wide was the largest snowflake ever recorded?
38cm
-45C on February 4, 1893
What month is Earth closest to the sun?
January!
What injury is caused by the freezing of skin?
19 inches/49cm
How cold was the coldest temperature recorded in all of Canada?
-63C, which occurred on February 3, 1947 at Snag, Yukon.
What months are considered wintertime in SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE?
June, July, August
True or False: You can get sunburnt from the snow.
True!
How fast do snowflakes fall on average?
~ 4 - 6 km/h
The lowest temperature ever recorded on earth was -89.2C. Where was this recorded?
This was documented at the Vostok Research Station in Antarctica on July 21, 1983
In what season does Christmas occur in Australia?
Summer!
False: Being cold doesn't directly make you sick, it's mostly germs and viruses.
However, cold weather can create conditions that facilitate the spread of those pathogens.