Winter Wonders
What season comes before winter?
Fall
What is frozen water called?
Ice
What December holiday involves lighting a menorah?
Hanukkah
What large white bear lives in the Arctic?
Polar bear
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
What shape are snowflakes?
Six-sided (hexagon)
What day is Christmas celebrated?
December 25th
What black-and-white bird can’t fly but swims well?
Penguin
True or False: All parts of the Earth have winter.
False: Not on the equator
What temperature does water freeze at in °C?
0°C
What country started the tradition of decorating trees for Christmas?
Germany
This whale is known as the “unicorn of the sea.”
Narwhal
Which hemisphere has winter from December–March?
Northern Hemisphere
What temperature does water freeze at in °F?
32 °F
What country celebrates New Years first every year?
The pacific Islands (Kiribati)
What helps arctic animals stay warm in the winter? (not fur)
Blubber
What causes the seasons on Earth?
The tilt of Earth’s axis
What term describes a storm with strong winds and heavy snow?
Blizzard
What African American holiday celebrates heritage, community, and culture?
Kwanzaa
What type of animal brumates in the Winter?
reptiles