Winter Animals
In winter, some animals "sleep" or are inactive. What is this called?
a. hibernation
b. relaxation
c. occupation
Hibernation
You lose most of your heat from this part of your body.
Head
What is the name of a large snowstorm with lots of wind and cold temperatures?
blizzard
What activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades?
Skating
A sugary-hot drink that involves whipped cream and/or marshmallows.
hot chocolate
These are black and white and live near the South Pole?
Penguins
It is important to wrap up or cover your skin on very cold days to prevent getting:
a. wet
b. cold sores
c. frostbite
Frostbite
Name one holiday that occurs during winter.
Christmas, New Years, Valentine's Day
What sport involves a stick, skates, and a puck?
Ice hockey
This is the most popular holiday pie.
Pumpkin pie
This is how many different penguins are in the world.
a. 100
b. 17
c. 34
17
It's important to check the weather before you go out in the winter. True or False?
True
What month does winter start?
December
This winter activity involves pulling something up a hill, then sitting on it and sliding down the hill.
Sledding
These small hand-held sweet desserts are commonly made and shared with others this time of the year. Some of have chocolate chips.
Cookies
These giant white animals live in the Arctic, swim, and eat fish.
Polar bears
In addition to checking the weather, before you go out you should also check the _________________.
a.precipitation
b. wind chill
c. humidity
wind chill
The number of sides or points on a snowflake.
a. 6
b. 12
c. 14
6
This sport is the official national sport of Canada.
a. skiing
b. ice hockey
c. footall
ice hockey
The bakery item that is used to build miniature houses.
gingerbread
Polar bears hibernate. True or False?
False
It is very safe to drive in a blizzard.
True or false?
False
What is the date of the Winter Solstice (which marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year)?
a. December 21
b. December 25
c. December 31
December 21
When 2 or more people gather a bunch or round balls made of snow, then throw them at each other.
Snowball fight
Over 1.76 billion of these candy sticks are made every year for the holidays.
candy canes