Winter Weather
500 points!
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
500 points!
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
500 points!
What do we celebrate on January 1st?
New Year's Day
True or false?
In order for snow to form, the temperature must be above 32 degrees F.
False
400 points!
What is a popular drink during winter?
Hot chocolate or hot apple cider
400 points!
In the movie Elf, Buddy is looking for who?
His dad.
1,000 points!
What is the date of New Year's Eve?
December 31st
What date do we celebrate Christmas Eve?
December 24th
True or false?
It hails in Pennsylvania.
True
600 points!
Which state has snow during winter?
California, Hawaii, Colorado
Colorado
600 points!
The Polar Express is about what kind of transportation?
A train
What breed of dogs usually pull dogsleds?
Huskies
What is the name of the seven-day winter holiday that is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
Kwanzaa
800 points!
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.
800 points!
Why does California not have snow in winter?
It doesn't get cold enough.
What kind of animals dance and sing in Happy Feet?
Penguins
800 points!
When is winter in the Southern Hemisphere?
June, July and August (or during our summer)
800 points!
This holiday featuring a menorah, is celebrated for eight days and nights
Hanukkah
1,000 points!
What months are in winter?
December, January, and February
2,000 points!
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
1,000 points!
What kind of animal is Sid in Ice Age?
A sloth.
What other planet do scientists believe also has snow?
Mars or Venus
1,000 points!
What is the name of the five-day winter holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil? This is a popular celebration in many countries, especially in India.
Diwali