Winter Science & Nature
What is the exact temperature at which water freezes in degrees Fahrenheit?
32 Degrees Fahrenheit
What do you call a "forest" of ice that hangs from the roof of a house?
Icicles
What are the three most common ingredients used to make a basic snowman?
Snow, Coal (rocks), and Carrot
What is the date of New Year's Day every year?
January 1st
True or False: It can actually be "too cold" to snow.
Flase
Every snowflake has how many sides or "arms"?
6 (hexagon)
Do polar bears live at the North Pole or the South Pole?
North Pole (Arctic)
Which winter month is the only one that can occasionally have only 28 days?
February
What is the name of the holiday celebrated on February 2nd where a furry animal "predicts" how much longer winter will last?
Groundhog Day
What do we call trees, like pines and firs, that keep their green needles all year long instead of losing them in the fall?
Evergreens
True or False: Every single snowflake that has ever fallen is unique and different from all others.
True
Many birds fly south for the winter to find food and warmer weather. What is this movement called?
Migration
How many years usually pass between each Winter Olympic Games?
Four years
What colorful celebration, often occurring in late January or February, is also known as the "Spring Festival" in many Asian cultures?
Lunar New Year
When water vapor in the air turns directly into ice crystals on a cold surface (like a windowpane), what is it called?
Frost
What is the name of the process when animals go into a deep sleep for the winter to save energy?
Hibernation
Which continent is the coldest place on Earth?
Antarctica
What is the name of the traditional snow house built by the Inuit people?
An Igloo
In 1867, the United States purchased the snowy territory of Alaska from which country?
Russia
What is a severe snowstorm called when it has winds over 35 miles per hour and very low visibility?
A Blizzard
What do we call the shortest day of the year, which usually happens around December 21st?
The Winter Solstice
What is the name of the "Northern Lights" that can often be seen in the winter sky in cold climates?
Aurora Borealis
In which winter sport do athletes use a heavy stone and a broom on the ice?
Curling
Which ancient group of people is credited with inventing the first pair of skis over 5,000 years ago to help them travel across the snow?
Scandinavians
A polar bear’s fur looks white, but what color is its skin underneath?
Black