Space Trivia
This is the star at the center of our solar system.
What is the Sun?
This Hawaiian dance uses hand movements to tell a story.
What is the hula?
Also called a “whiteout,” this severe snowstorm features winds of 35 mph or more and visibility below a quarter mile.
What is a blizzard?
This planet is known as the “Red Planet.”
What is Mars?
This energetic street dance originated in the Bronx in the 1970s.
What is breakdancing?
These columns of ice form when melting snow refreezes as it drips from roofs or gutters.
What are icicles?
This force keeps planets in orbit around stars.
What is gravity?
This Latin dance from Argentina is known for dramatic footwork and close partner connection.
What is the tango?
This dangerous winter event occurs when warm air over cold ground creates a glaze of ice on roads, trees, and power lines.
What is freezing rain?
This term refers to a massive explosion believed to have started the universe.
What is the Big Bang?
This Latin dance, whose name means “sauce,” became popular in the U.S. in the 1970s with its energetic spins and shines.
What is the salsa?
This meteorological term describes cold, fast-moving air flowing down from high altitudes, often bringing extreme temperature drops.
What is an arctic blast (or polar vortex)?
This planet has the most moons in our solar system, with over 90 confirmed natural satellites.
What is Saturn?
This 1920s dance craze, named after a South Carolina city, features fast footwork and swinging arms.
What is the Charleston?
A snowstorm that includes thunder, lightning, and sometimes hail-like ice pellets.
What is thundersnow?