Weather Words
This falls from the sky in winter and covers the ground in white.
What is snow?
You slide down a snowy hill sitting on a piece of wood or plastic.
What is sledding?
You have to do this not so fun activity after it has snowed so you can drive or walk safely on your driveway/sidewalk.
What is shoveling?
You wear these to keep your hands warm during the winter.
What are gloves?
In 1983, the coldest ever temperature (-89.2 Celsius) was recorded in this place? (hint: it is a continent)
What is Antarctica?
Frozen water on the ground that makes it very slippery.
What is ice?
What is ice skating?
In this winter activity, two teams face off in the snow and try to hit each other with soft, frozen “ammo.”
What is a snowball fight?
This tool is used to remove snow or ice from a car windshield.
What is a scraper (ice scraper)?
A popular winter sport that originated in Switzerland? (hint: it's popular with children)
What is sledding?
This makes it hard to see outside. Everything looks white or gray and maybe a bit blurry.
What is fog?
People ride down a hill on two long, skinny, boards.
What is skiing?
After a fresh snow, you might go outside and construct a character made from snow.
What is building a snowman?
You wear this waterproof clothing on your feet to keep them dry and warm in the snow.
What are winter boots?
The fastest recorded speed on skis exceeds this km/h.
What is 250 km/h?
When water freezes and hangs down from a roof or tree, it makes this sharp ice shape.
What is an icicle?
You ride a small motorized vehicle designed for snow through forests or across frozen lakes, to travel quickly in winter.
What is snowmobiling?
When you're doing this activity, you wear special shoes that help you stay on top of the snow while walking or hiking.
What is snowshoeing?
These are installed on your car's wheels to improve traction on icy or snowy roads.
What are snow tires (snow chains)?
These animals live in the Southern Hemisphere and are often associated with ice and snow.
What are penguins?
A heavy snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility that can last for many hours.
What is a blizzard?
Often done on trails through forests and fields, this endurance winter activity is the not done downhill.
What is cross-country skiing?
On a cold day, you might warm up by making this drink.
What is making hot chocolate?
You can wear these on your feet to help you walk and stay on top of the snow? (hint: they can look like rackets)
What are snowshoes?
The longest winter in history lasted over 10 years in a period called the ________? (hint: there's also an animated movie series about this event)
What is the Ice Age?