Conditions for a Blizzard
The impacts on the geosphere/biosphere
Impacts on the economy
How to prepare for a blizzard
Other
100

How fast does the wind speed have to be in order for it to be considered a blizzard?

35 mph

100

Do blizzards impacts wild animals and plants?

yes

100

How can blizzards affect your homes?

Can cause power outages.

100

What do you need to make sure there is enough of in order to heat your house?

Oil

100

What famous singer sings the song "The Blizzard"?

Johnny Cash

200

What is the furthest visibility that you can have and still have it be considered a blizzard?

1/4 mile

200

*Double points*

What do plants release when they die from a blizzard?

Carbon Dioxside

200

*Possible TRIPLE points*

How do blizzards affect supply chains?

(1 right = 200 points, 2 right = 400 points, 3 points = 600 points.)

Can kill plants (not enough food supply), shipping issues, and can shut down stores.

200

What type of clothing should you wear during a blizzard?

Warm Clothing

200

What famous fast food chain sells an ice cream called "The Blizzard"

Dairy Queen

300

What is the warmest temperature it could be to snow?

32 degrees f or 0 degrees c

300

Where was the deadiest blizzard that ever happened?

Canada

300

How much does a single day shutdown in Massachusetts cost?

$265.12 Million Dollars

300

*Potential Triple Points*

What things should you buy from the grocery store to prepare for a blizzard?

(1=300 Points, 2=600 Points, 3=900 Points.)

Food, water, and toilet paper.

300

What did one snowman say to the other?

Lets stick together

400

*Double points*

How does snow form?

Tiny ice crystals collide into each other

400
How dose the melting of snow effect peoples daily commutes?

It floods the road

400

What is something that could (but is unlikely to happen) during a blizzard.

Roofs can collapse due to heavy snow piling on top of houses.

400

What should you keep on you in case the power goes out?

A flashlight

400

What is a hazardous type of blizzard called?

A whiteout
500

What time of front comes from a blizzard?

Cold front

500

What on the roads can cause people to slide out of control and potentially injure them?

Ice.

500

How much money does the world lose due to blizzards?

$1.2 BILLION dollars.

500

What do you have to make sure is fully charged in case the power goes out?

Electronics.

500

*Double Points!*

How do snowmen pay their bills?

With cold hard cash