WINTER FILL IN THE BLANK
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
What sweet drink is a wintertime favourite for children and adults alike?
Hot chocolate.
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
A: 3 B: 4
C: 5 D: 6
6.
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white circles spheres?
Snowball fights.
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
Egg nog.
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
Its fur turns white in winter.
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill.
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What holiday treat is loved for its long shelf life?
Fruit cake.
Can you name 3 breeds of cold-weather dogs?
Bernese Mountain Dog, German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland Retriever, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, or Siberian Husky.
What is a chinhook?
A type of winter wind.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
A candy cane.
What colour is a polar bears fur? Bonus points if you can tell me the colour of their skin!
Their fur is colourless and transparent, their skin is black.
What does snow blindness mean?
You become temporarily blind due to overexposure to UV light that reflects off of the snow.
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
What kind of icing is used to build gingerbread houses?
Royal icing.
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard.
What is the necessary weather condition for a blizzard to happen?
Blowing snow with winds greater than 55 kilometres per hour
What kind of snow is suitable for making a snowman?
Wet snow.
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
“Winter banana” is a variety of which fruit?
Apple.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground.
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.
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing.