Winter Sports
In this sport, athletes glide on skates and perform jumps, spins, and intricate footwork on ice.
What is figure skating?
This large mammal is known for its white fur and is often associated with the Arctic regions. What is it?
What is a polar bear?
This frozen body of water is smaller than an ocean but larger than a pond. What is it?
What is a lake?
This garment, often worn on the hands, helps keep fingers warm in cold weather. What is it?
What are gloves?
This small, burrowing mammal is known for its ability to predict the arrival of spring. What is it?
What is a groundhog?
In the Winter Olympics, participants race down a narrow, twisting, banked, ice track in small, gravity-powered sleds. What is the name of this sport?
What is luge?
These birds are known for their distinctive black and white coloring and are often associated with cold, snowy climates. What are they?
What are penguins?
This term describes a period of below-freezing temperatures and is often accompanied by snow and ice. What is it?
What is a cold snap?
This warm head covering is often made of wool and comes in various styles, including beanie and beret. What is it?
What is a hat?
This Arctic bird is recognized for its distinctive black and white plumage and is an excellent swimmer. What is it?
What is a penguin?
This winter sport involves descending a snow-covered slope on a snowboard with bindings. What is it called?
What is snowboarding?
This small mammal is well-adapted to cold climates and is recognized by its dense fur and bushy tail. What is it?
What is a squirrel?
This icy structure forms when freezing rain coats surfaces in layers of ice. What is it?
What is an ice storm or ice accumulation?
This insulated outer garment is designed to protect the body from cold temperatures and often includes a hood. What is it?
What is a coat or jacket?
This large, herbivorous mammal is often associated with winter festivities and is known for its red nose. What is it?
What is a reindeer?
Named after a Scandinavian sport, this activity involves sliding on a track of ice while participants use brooms to control the speed and direction of the slide. What is it?
What is curling?
In winter, some animals enter a state of deep sleep called hibernation. Name one animal known for hibernating during winter.
What is a
These natural formations occur when water droplets freeze in the air and accumulate on surfaces, creating delicate patterns of ice crystals. What are they?
What are frost or frost patterns?
These footwear items are designed to keep the feet warm and dry in snowy and icy conditions. What are they?
What are boots?
This marine mammal is known for its playful behavior in icy waters and is often featured in holiday-themed movies. What is it?
What is a seal?
In the biathlon, athletes combine cross-country skiing with this precision sport, where marksmen use rifles to hit targets. What is it?
What is shooting or rifle shooting?
This large, herbivorous mammal is known for its antlers and is often associated with winter. What is it?
What is a reindeer or caribou?
This geographic feature, commonly found in cold regions, is a slow-moving mass of ice that forms from the accumulation and compaction of snow. What is it?
What is a glacier?
This accessory, worn around the neck, provides warmth and is often made of wool or other insulating materials. What is it?
What is a scarf?
This bird, native to the polar regions, is recognized for its ability to travel long distances and is often associated with endurance. What is it?
What is an albatross?