Winter Weather facts
Holidays in Winter
Wintery Worlds
Animals in Winter
Winter Equipment
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This frozen form of rain falls in white flakes.
A. Hail
B. Icicles
C. Snow
C. Snow!
100
This holiday is celebrated on December 25 in many countries.
A. Kwanzaa
B. Ramadan
C. Christmas
C. Christmas
100
This frozen body of water can form when a lake or pond becomes cold enough. 
A. Ice
B. Snow
C. I dont know
A. Ice
100
This giant black-and-white bird cannot fly but is an excellent swimmer and lives in the Sout Pole (antarctica).
A. Emperor Penguin
B. Pigeon
C. BlueJay
A. Emperor Penguin
100
You wear these on your hands to keep your fingers warm.
A. Scarf
B. Mittens/Gloves
C. Boots
B. Mittens/Gloves
200
This device measures temperature.
A. Thermometer
B. Hockey Stick
C. Branch
A. Thermometer
200
This eight-night Jewish holiday is often celebrated with a menorah. 
A. Festivus
B. Hanukkah
C. Birthday
B. Hanukkah
200
This huge sheet of slowly moving ice is found in very cold regions.
A. Ice berg
B. Glacier
C. Volcano
B. Glacier
200
This animal grows a thick white coat in winter and lives in Arctic regions.
A. Skunk
B. Arctic Fox
C. Polar Bear
B. Arctic Fox
200
These waterproof shoes or boots help keep your feet dry in snow and slush.
A. true
B. false
A. true
300
When water vapor freezes into tiny ice crystals on a cold surface, it forms this.
A. Snow
B. Frost
C. Rain
B. Frost
300
This seven-day celebration honoring African heritage and community begins on December 26.
A. Christmas
B. Kwanzaa
C. Hanukkah
B. Kwanzaa
300
Is the Arctic in the south pole or north pole?
A. South Pole
B. North Pole
B. North Pole
300
This large animal may sleep through much of winter in a den.
A. Deer
B. Moose
C. Bear
C. Bear
300
People use this equipment to slide down a snowy hill while standing.
A. Skidoo
B. Bobsleigh
C. Skis
C. Skis
400
This dangerous winter storm combines heavy snow with strong winds and very low visibility.
A. Hurricane
B. Blizzard
C. Typhoon
B. Blizzard
400
People often make resolutions for the year during this holiday, celebrated on January 1.
A. New Year's
B. Festivus
C. Dipavali (Diwali)
A. New Year's
400
This colorful light display can sometimes be seen in the night sky near the polar regions (and sometimes here!)
A. Rainbows
B. Fireworks
C. Northern Lights
C. Northern Lights
400
This seasonal behavior allows some animals to survive winter by entering a deep resting state.
A. Nap time
B. Hibernation
C. Slumber
B. Hibernation
400
This tool is used to push snow off a driveway or sidewalk.
A. Snow shovel
B. Basket
C. Cup
A. Snow shovel
500
What's the most snow Nova Scotia has ever had?
A.95.5 cm
B. 60 cm
C. 100cm
95.5 cm - during White Juan -Feb 2004
500
This celebration, observed in many East and Southeast Asian cultures, may include lanterns, family gatherings, and a new zodiac animal each year.
A. Lunar New Year
B. Easter
C. Remembrance Day
A. Lunar New Year
500
The imaginary line circles Earth and separates the Arctic region from the rest of the Northern Hemisphere is called the Arctic Circle
A. True
B. False
A. True
500
Some animals, such as snowshoe hares, change color in winter to blend into their snowy surroundings. This is an example of what?
A. Camouflage
B. Makeup
C. Costumes
A. Camouflage
500
These frames attached to boots help people walk across deep snow without sinking as much.
A. Skates
B. Skis
C. Snowshoes
C. Snowshoes