Winter Clothing
What should you wear on your hands in the cold?
Gloves or mittens
What should you wear on your feet in the snow?
Boots with good grip
What should you clean off your car before driving?
Snow and ice from windows and lights
What is frostbite?
When skin freezes
What is the white stuff that falls from the sky in winter?
Snow
What is better: cotton or wool for keeping warm?
Wool
What should you do if the sidewalk is slippery?
Walk slowly and take small steps or Penguin walk
Why should you drive slower in winter?
Roads can be slippery
What color can your skin turn if you have frostbite?
White or grayish
What do we call frozen rain?
Ice or sleet
Name one thing you should wear on your head to stay warm.
Hat, beanie, or scarf
Why is black ice dangerous?
You can’t see it easily
What should you keep in your car in case of emergency?
Blanket, flashlight, food, water
What is hypothermia?
When your body temperature gets too low
What is a “blizzard”?
A very strong snowstorm
Why is it important to wear layers?
To stay warm and adjust if you get too hot
Should you put your hands in your pockets while walking on ice?
No — keep arms out for balance
What should you do if your car slides on ice?
Steer gently and don’t brake hard
Name one symptom of hypothermia.
Shivering, confusion, tiredness, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness.
What do you call the salt or sand that helps melt ice on roads?
Road salt or sand
What happens if your clothes get wet in the cold?
You get colder faster and risk hypothermia
What can you use on your shoes for extra traction?
Ice cleats or grips
What kind of tires are best for snowy weather?
Winter or snow tires
What should you do if someone has frostbite or hypothermia?
Go inside, warm them slowly, get help
What does “wind chill” mean?
How cold it feels when the wind blows