Winter Weather
All snowflakes are alike - true or false?
FALSE
When it is cold out, you can wear these on your hands to keep them warm.
Mittens or gloves
In the movie Frozen, what is the name of Kristoff's reindeer?
Sven
A polar bear's skin is:
a. white
b. black
c. pink
b. black!
What do we celebrate on January 1st?
New Year's Day
Snowflakes usually have how many sides?
Six
What are you making when you lay in the snow and move your arms and legs?
Snow angels
In the movie Elf, Buddy is looking for who?
His dad.
What is the date of New Year's Eve?
The word 'Christmas' comes from WHAT root word?
Hint: It's a Christian Holiday.
Christ
The largest snowflake that ever fell was the size of a dinner plate - true or false?
True!
Name 3 things you need or wear to ski
Skis, boots, poles, snow pants, hat gloves, etc.
The Polar Express is about what kind of transportation?
A train
What breed of dogs usually pull dogsleds?
Huskies
Why do many people wear red for the Lunar New Year? `
It's lucky!
Snow isn't actually white - true of false?
True! Hard to believe but snow is actually clear. Since snow is made out of ice crystals, light bounces off all the crystals and reflects back to our eyes as white.
Name 4 popular winter activities.
What kind of animals dance and sing in Happy Feet?
Penguins
When is winter in the Southern Hemisphere?
June, July and August (or during our summer)
Eight
What temperature does water freeze at?
32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius
Name 3 winter Olympic sports.
Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Curling, Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-country skiing, Biathlon (combining cross-country skiing and target shooting), Ski Jumping
What kind of animal is Sid in Ice Age?
A sloth.
What other planet do scientists believe also has snow?
Mars or Venus
What is the shortest day of the year called?
The winter solstice.