Winter Fill in the Blank
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate.
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure Skating
What is hypothermia?
Damage to body tissue caused by tissue being frozen.
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin.
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
Luge or bobsledding.
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
The South side.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
It's fur turns white in winter.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
Where are the 2022 Winter Olympics being held?
What percentage of fresh snow is composed of air?
80%
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black.
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
What do the 5 rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The participating continents, the intersecting circles represent friendship.
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard.
What is the coldest state in the United States of America?
Alaska.
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics?
France.
What do we call trees that shed their leaves in preparation for winter?
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground.
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing.
What Scandinavian country has won the most gold medals during all the Winter Olympics combined?
Norway, so far they hold 329 Winter Olympic gold medals.
What do we call the condition characterized by an extreme fear of snow?
Chinophobia.
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
What is the term for hibernation that occurs during the summer months?
Aestivation - this is a period of animal dormancy, (where an animal’s life pauses) usually by insects, reptiles, and amphibians, occurs during dry months to retain water and conserve energy.
What winter sport is also known as “the roaring game”?
Curling.
What country is the only one to have won a gold medal at every single Winter Olympics?
The USA.
What percent of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice?
80%.