Why do icicles form in winter?
A) Due to the accumulation of melted snow
B) Result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere
C) Water dripping from surfaces freezing on contact with cold air
C) Water dripping from surfaces freezing on contact with cold air
What is the maximum number of athletes allowed in a Olympic bobsled team during the Winter Olympics?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
C) 4
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A) There are two man bobsleds, but the MAXIMUM number is 4
In Fahrenheit, at what temperature does water freeze?
A) 32°F
B) 0°F
C) 100°F
A) 32°F
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Extra 300 points: What is freezing point in celcius?
In the movie "Home Alone," what are the names of the two burglars trying to break into the McCallister residence?
A) Joe and Charlie
B) Harry and Marv
C) Kevin and Buzz
B) Harry and Marv
Which of the following vegetables is commonly harvested in winter and can withstand cold temperatures?
A) Tomatoes
B) Cucumbers
C) Spinach
C) Spinach
What is the primary reason snow is white?
A: It reflects all colors of light
B: It absorbs all colors of light
C: It reflects only the color white
A: It reflects all colors of light
What country is the reigning Olympic gold medal hockey champions (2022)?
A) United States
B) Finland
C) Norway
B) Finland
What is the term for the unique sound produced when a lake begins to freeze and the ice expands, causing cracking noises?
A) Frostbite
B) Glacier Groans
C) Ice Quakes
C) Ice Quakes
In the animated film "Frozen," what is the name of the kingdom where Elsa and Anna live?
A) Arendelle
B) Corona
C) DunBroch
A) Arendelle
Poinsettias are native to which country?
A) Mexico
B) Brazil
C) Australia
A) Mexico
What is the primary factor responsible for the change in seasons, including the arrival of winter?
a) Earth's distance from the Sun
b) Tilt of Earth's axis
c) Meteorologic (weather) changes
b) Tilt of Earth's axis
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Extra 300 points: What is a solstice?
The most decorated US Winter Olympian is?
A: Michelle Kwan (Figure Skating)
B: Apollo Ohno (Speed Skating)
C: Shaun White (Snowboarding)
B: Apollo Anton Ohno (Speed Skating)
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Extra 300 points: How many Olympic medals did he win?
What factor primarily differentiates fast-moving avalanches from slow-moving avalanches?
A) Snowpack depth
B) Temperature at the time of the avalanche
C) Slope steepness
C) Slope steepness
In the movie "Elf," what is Buddy's favorite food group that he adds to his spaghetti?
A) Syrup
B) Chocolate
C) Candy
A) Syrup
What is this plant species?
A) Holly
B) Mistletoe
C) Snowdrops
B) Mistletoe
What is NOT a reason behind the formation of snowflakes during winter?
A) Lower temperatures
B) Decreased atmospheric pressure
C) Interaction of water vapor with ice nuclei
B) Decreased atmospheric pressure
In which year did the Winter Olympics debut the sport of snowboarding, making it an official event in the Games?
A) 1992
B) 1998
C) 2002
B) 1998
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm that has...
A) Reduced visibility of less than a half mile for 2 hours of more
B) Winds of at least 35 mph
C) All of the above
B) Winds of at least 35 mph
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A) A blizzard's reduced visibility would be need to be less than a quarter of a mile for 2 hours or more
In the Ice Age series, which of these characters wasn't one of the wooly mammoths?
A) Peaches
B) Ellie
C) Louis
C) Louis
While most holiday trees tend to be spruce, pine or fir, these three threes can all be categorized as _______ trees.
A) Evergreen
B) Coniferous
C) All of the above
C) All of the above
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Extra 400 points: what is the primary indicators of a coniferous?