winter/facts
If you have been out in the cold and are afraid that you have frostbite, you should rub the affected area with snow True or False.
false
Why do leaves change color in the fall
The green chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the yellow and orange pigments (carotenoids) that were there all along, while red/purple pigments (anthocyanins) are also produced.
What is the scientific term for summer hibernation, where some animals avoid the heat?
Aestivation (or estivation).
What iconic Japanese tradition involves gathering for picnics under blossoming trees in spring?
Hanami (flower viewing).
How many distinct, named seasons are traditionally recognized in temperate zones?
Four (Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, Winter)
How many sides does a regular snow crystal have?
a. Four
b. Five
c. Six
d. Eight
C
What was autumn originally called in North America?
Harvest, because it was the time for gathering crops.
Which US state has the nickname "The Ocean State" due to its extensive coastline?
Rhode Island.
What vibrant Indian festival of colors marks the arrival of spring?
holi
What is the scientific term for a summer hibernation used by some animals to avoid heat?
Aestivation.
Car A and Car B are traveling down ice-glazed roads at the same speed in two different locations. The temperature where Car A is traveling is 30 degrees Fahrenheit; the temperature where Car B is traveling is 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The drivers of both cars hit the brakes at exactly the same moment. If both the cars and the roads they travel are otherwise identical, which car will come to a stop first? (Hint: Hitting a tree doesn’t count.
CAR B
What is the name for the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox?
The Harvest Moon, named for when crops were traditionally harvested.
A popular summer fruit, what percentage of a watermelon's mass is actually water?
About 92%.
Which natural disaster becomes significantly more common during the spring months?
Tornadoes.
What is the name for the two days in a year when day and night are of approximately equal length?
Equinox (Spring and Autumn).
We’ve all heard of snow blindness, a condition caused by sunlight reflecting off snow. But what percentage of the Sun’s rays is actually reflected back from freshly fallen snow?
What country did the tradition of carving pumpkins (jack-o'-lanterns) originate from?
Ireland, though they originally carved turnips or potatoes.
In what year did the first drive-in movie theater open in the U.S.?
1933 (in Camden, NJ).
Why do many birds sing more frequently and loudly in the spring?
They are trying to attract mates and establish territory.
Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience winter while the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer?
Because the Earth's axis is tilted
Many celebrations occur near the shortest day of the year. What is this day called?
winter solstice
what does the word "psithurism" mean?
The sound of leaves and trees rustling in the wind
What event marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Summer Solstice.
Millions of these popular spring flowers bloom across the Netherlands each year, creating vibrant landscapes. What are they?
Tulips.
What is the term for the smell of rain, which is often associated with the transition into spring?
Petrichor (or simply the smell of rain).