Winter Fill in the Blank
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernation
What form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
Sleet
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fight
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6.
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
Its fur turns white
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
What is a chinhook?
A type of winter wind
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
What does snow blindness mean?
You become temporarily blind due to overexposure to UV light that reflects off of the snow
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing
I’ll do that when hell __________.
Freezes over.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
DAILY DOUBLE! What was the lowest temperature ever recorded?
-53.6 Celsius (-128.6 Fahrenheit) in Antarctica
In what country was the first snowmobile patented?
Canada
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
On top of their feet!
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what?
Humidity. The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly.
What winter sport is also known as “the roaring game”?
Curling