Snowshoeing Science
Name one safety rule for snowshoeing on trails.
Answer: What is stay on designated trails or go with a buddy?
Why do sleds go faster downhill?
Answer: What is because of gravity pulling them down?
What do you do if your sled starts to go too fast?
Answer: What is lean back and steer to slow down or stop?
What is the main reason snow is white?
Answer: What is it reflects most of the sunlight?
What are two adaptations that bears and foxes share to help them to survive winter?
What are thick fur coats, hibernation, and ability to find food under snow?
What is the benefit of using trekking poles while snowshoeing?
Answer: What is providing extra stability and reducing strain on your legs?
What should you always do before sledding down a hill?
A: Check that the path is clear and free of obstacles.
Name two safety rules when sledding.
A: Always go feet first and wear a helmet.
Which planet in our solar system has the coldest average temperature?
What is Neptune?
Name an animal that uses snow as a camouflage to hide from predators?
polar bear, artic fox, snowshoe hare, snowy owl, mountain goats
What is the purpose of snowshoe bindings?
Answer: What is to secure your boots to the snowshoes?
How can you prevent a sled from tipping over or flipping?
A: Keep your weight centered and avoid sharp turns.
How can you stay safe when playing in the snow?
A: Wear warm clothes, stay with friends or family, and avoid dangerous areas like frozen ponds.
What is the name of the sled used for racing or extreme sledding?
Answer: What is a toboggan or racing sled?
What do some plants do in winter to survive the cold?
A: They go into dormancy, stop growing, and conserve energy.
How do snowshoes help you stay on top of the snow?
Answer: What is because they spread out your weight
Why did people in snowy regions first use sleds?
A: To transport goods and people more easily over snow and ice.
what is hypothermia and how can you prevent it?
Hypothermia is when your body gets too cold, below 95°F (35°C). Symptoms include shivering, tiredness, and confusion.
To prevent it:
Why do your cheeks sometimes turn red when you go outside in winter?
A: Because of increased blood flow to keep your face warm and protect your skin.
What is the coldest place on Earth?
A: Antarctica.
Why do snowshoes have a frame that curves upward at the front?
Snowshoes have a frame that curves upward at the front, called a "rocker" or "toe curl," to help with climbing hills and moving smoothly over snow. This design allows the snowshoe to glide better, especially when going uphill, by helping the front lift slightly and reduce the chances of snow catching on the edge. It also prevents snow from building up at the front, making walking more efficient and comfortable. So, the curved front improves balance, helps with climbing, and makes walking in snow easier!
How does a sled's shape help it go faster?
A: Runners or smooth surfaces reduce friction, making it easier to slide.
Name 2 things you should do if you see a black bear
If you see a black bear:
What is the name of the famous sled dog race held every year in Alaska?
Answer: What is the Iditarod?
Why do we see our breath as a cloud in winter?
Because warm, moist air from our lungs hits the cold air outside and condenses into tiny water droplets.