Recreation
What is the activity called where you slide around on ice with special shoes?
Ice Skating
Do any plants survive the winter?
Yes
What animal hibernates in the winter?
Bears (and others)
What temperature is freezing?
32 Degrees Fahrenheit
What are snowshoes uses for?
Snowshoeing (walking on top of the snow rather than sinking down into it)
Does Colorado grow most of its own produce in the winter?
No
What is a fox's home called?
A den
No two snowflakes are _____
Alike / the same
What do you use to ride to the top of the mountain when you are skiing/snowboarding?
Ski lift
Maple trees lose what in the winter?
Their leaves
How do bees survive the winter?
They stay in their hives and huddle together to stay warm
They eat the honey they make
What is it called when a mass of snow falls rapidly down the mountain?
An avalanche
What is Colorado's most popular winter sport?
Skiing
What is the plant that has red "flowers" and is associated with the holiday season?
Poinsettia
What do birds do in the winter?
They migrate south
A mix of rain and snow is called
Sleet
How thick does ice need to be in order for it to be safe to walk on?
What kind of tree stays green in the winter?
An evergreen
What happens to a bison's fur in the winter?
They grow a thick coat of underfur to protect from the cold
How many days of sun per year does Denver get?
250-300 days