Record-Breaking Temperatures
This is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth.
What is -128.6°F (-89.2°C) at the Soviet Union's Vostok Station in Antarctica in 1983?
This phenomenon occurs when the wind makes the temperature feel colder than it actually is.
What is wind chill?
This continent is home to the coldest temperatures on Earth.
What is Antarctica?
This type of clothing, made from animal fibers or synthetic materials, is essential for keeping warm in extreme cold.
What is insulation (e.g., down or thermal jackets)?
In this 2004 animated movie, characters navigate the icy cold tundra in a desperate attempt to find their lost family member.
What is "The Incredibles"?
This country holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded outside Antarctica, at -67.8°F (-55.5°C).
What is Canada?
This substance is most responsible for Earth's coldest regions, particularly in the polar and high-altitude areas.
What is ice?
This North American state is known for having some of the coldest temperatures in the U.S., including Prospect Creek's record cold of -80°F.
What is Alaska?
This is the primary health risk when exposed to temperatures below freezing, especially when wet or windy conditions are present.
What is frostbite?
This 1996 film features a deadly cold climate as the backdrop, where a stranded spaceship crew fights for survival in the harsh Arctic-like conditions
What is "The Thing"?
The coldest temperature ever recorded in North America was in this Alaskan town, where temperatures reached -80°F (-62°C).
What is Prospect Creek, Alaska?
This is the main factor that makes Antarctica the coldest place on Earth, in addition to its high elevation.
What is its location at the South Pole and its ice sheets?
he coldest temperatures recorded in Europe occurred in this country, where temperatures reached -55.3°F (-48.5°C) in the 1980s.
What is Russia?
At this body temperature, hypothermia sets in, which can lead to confusion, slowed heart rate, and even death.
What is below 95°F (35°C)?
This blockbuster movie set in a post-apocalyptic world features a frozen Earth after a catastrophic ice age event.
What is "The Day After Tomorrow"?
This frigid region on Earth is known for experiencing temperatures colder than -100°F (-73°C), especially in its inland areas.
What is Siberia?
The human body can begin to experience hypothermia after being exposed to these temperatures, which can lead to serious injury or death.
What is below 50°F (10°C)?
This Siberian town holds the record for the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with temperatures as low as -67.8°F.
What is Oymyakon?
This method of survival in extreme cold involves reducing physical activity and conserving energy, often seen in hibernating animals.
What is metabolic slowdown or hibernation?
In this TV series, characters must brave sub-zero temperatures in an ice-bound post-apocalyptic world where survival is the ultimate challenge.
What is "The 100"?
This Russian station, located in Siberia, recorded temperatures of -67.8°F (-55.5°C) in 1983, holding the coldest temperature recorded in Europe.
What is Ust-Nera?
The process in which living organisms produce antifreeze-like proteins to survive in subzero temperatures is called.
What is cryoprotection?
This remote location in Antarctica is often referred to as the coldest place on Earth due to its lack of sunlight during the polar night and elevation.
What is Vostok Station?
The world’s most famous explorer of the Antarctic, known for his expeditions in the early 20th century, encountered some of the coldest temperatures recorded by humans.
Who is Ernest Shackleton?
This fictional winter kingdom in Disney’s "Frozen" is known for its endless snowstorms and freezing temperatures.
What is Arendelle?