Winter Expressions
You’re on thin __________.
ice
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate
How many sides does a snowflake have?
A. 6
B. 17
6
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure Skating
What is damage to body tissue caused by being frozen?
frost bite
She isn't feeling great, she is under the _______.
weather
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
What Jewish holiday, in December, is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo?
A Penguin
What is the coldest territory in Canada?
Nunavut
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?
Snow shoeing
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a steeply sloping track.
Luge/bobsledding/skeleton
Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?
leaves
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
What fruit is popular during the Japanese New Year? Hint: it is round and can be sweet or sour
A. Peach
B. Mandarin Orange
What is a Mandarin Orange It represents a family with a long and prosperous bloodline.
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day
What happens to the arctic fox's fur in winter?
A. It falls out
B. It turns white
It turns white.
What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?
blizzard
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your legs and arms?
A snow angel.
Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics? Hint: it is one of the biggest countries in the world
China, in the city of Beijing
True or False? The average falling speed of a snowflake is 4 km/h.
True
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
A. Candy Cane
B. Peppermint Patty
candy cane
Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what? There are 2 possible answers, just give one.
zodiacs or animals
Which one of the following animals does not live in Antarctica?
A. Seals
B. Penguins
C. Black Bear
Black Bear
Are hail and sleet the same thing? Yes or no?
No, sleet happens in the winter and hail happens in spring, summer, and fall. They also form differently.
A steaming hot drink that is often topped with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Hot chocolate
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
Who is Norman?
This group member loves listening to a classic hair band from the 80's like Quiet Riot.
Who is Tamera?
This student clinician is a PhD student originally from a Chicago suburb who also works in a research lab.
Who is Stephanie C.
This student clinician is from Chicago and attended NU as an undergraduate student before attending graduate school here.
Who is Maria?
This student clinician is the only graduate student this quarter not originally from the Chicagoland area.
Who is Aalya?
This group member recently returned from a study abroad program in France.
Who is Trevor?
This graduate clinician is originally from a Chicago suburb and is also a singer.
Who is Rachel?
This group member is a recent graduate of Elmhurst University and loves all things having to do with technology.
Who is Patrick?