Cold Weather
This country receives the most snowfall on average
What is Japan? Some cities average over 20 ft per year.
This artic animal is the world's largest land carnivore
What is Polar bear? - Males can weigh over 1500 pounds.
This game is similar to bowling but played on ice
What is curling?
This phase change occurs when liquid molecules slow down and lock together.
What is freezing?
These holiday decorations were first used in New York City in 1882, creating a new American tradition.
What are Christmas Lights?
One inch of rainfall equals approximately this many inches of snowfall
What is 13 inches?
This massive animal uses blubber up to 6 inches thick to stay warm
Biathlon is a combination of these two sports
This fictional holiday--marked by feats of strength, the airing of grievances, and an unassuming decorative pole--is celebrated on December 23rd.
What is festivus?
This group's Christmas Spectacular was first performed in NYC in 1933.
Who are The Rockettes?
True or False: It has snowed in every U.S. state
What is True? The last year there was snowfall in every U.S. state was 2010
This animal's iconic spiral tooth is often mistaken for a mythical horn
What is narwhal?
He is the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian
Who is Apolo Ohno? - 8 medals across 2002, 2006, 2010
This holiday hit by Bing Crosby is considered the best selling single of all time, with over 50 million copies sold.
What is "White Christmas"?
The first Rockefeller Tree Lighting occurred in this year.
What is 1931?
This U.S. state has the record for most snowfall in a 24 hour period
What is Colorado? Silver Lake, Colorado, received 75.8 inches of snow in a 24-hour period back in 1921
This is the largest species of penguin
What is Emperor Penguin? - up to 4 feet tall and weighing 100 pounds.
The Winter Olympics were first held in this year
The first recorded New Year's polar plunge occurred in this city in 1904.
What is Boston, Massachusetts?
These are the three largest winter markets in NYC.
What are Union Square, Bryant Park, and Columbus Circle?
The coldest recorded U.S. temperature occurred in this state
What is Montana? 70 degrees below zero, measured at Rogers Pass, Montana, on Jan. 20, 1954.
The artic fox is known to survive temperatures as low as...
What is -58 degrees?
The United States has hosted the Winter Olympics four times. The host locations and years are...
What are...
1. Lake Placid - 1932 and 1980
2. Squaw Valley - 1960
3. Salt Lake City - 2002
Absolute 0, the theoretical lowest temperature at which all particle motion stops, equals this degrees in Fahrenheit.
What is -459.67 degrees F?
This year is the last time the Hudson River froze solid, allowing taverns to be opened on the ice serving skaters.
What is 1821?