Terms to Know
What is it called when there is very heavy snowfall and limited visibility
What month does winter begin?
What is December
The arctic fox changes to white in the winter, then goes back to grey when it's over
True
What winter sport evolved from skateboarding and surfing?
What is snowboarding?
What movie is about a ice princess?
What is Frozen?
What is the name of the medial emergency when your body gets dangerously cold
What is hypothermia
What month does winter end?
What is February
When animals hide during the winter, it's called migration
False
What winter Holiday is celebrated in almost EVERY country?
New Years Eve
How long do people celebrate Kwanza? (number of days)
One Week (7 days)
What shapes are snowflakes?
Hexagons
What is the coldest state in the United States of America?
What is Alaska
When animals and birds travel to warmer places, it's called hibernation
False
How many sides does a snowflake have?
What is six
Why do people wear red for Chinese New Year
It's considered lucky
The word "winter" comes from an old German word "wintar". What does it mean?
What is "Time of water"
What Chinese festival is celebrated in January or February?
What is Chinese New Year
Snow can fall in a desert
True
How much of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice? (Percentage)
What is 80%
How thick does ice need to be to be skated on? (inches)
What is 4 inches
What is the shortest day of the year called?
What is Winter Solstice
What state is the snowiest place in the USA?
Washington
Snow can make a noise
True! (When it melts)
How fast do snowflakes fall to the ground (miles per hour)
What is 3-4 miles per hour
What Holiday in MARCH is the last one to be celebrated before winter officially ends?
What is St. Patrick's Day