Weather
What’s the term for rain that freezes on contact with surfaces?
Freezing rain.
What’s the traditional activity of building figures from compacted snow?
Snowman building.
What’s the name of the sport with gliding on ice with blades on your feet?
Ice skating.
What’s the traditional winter activity of sliding downhill on a sled?
Sledding.
What’s the name for the traditional winter headwear to keep warm?
Winter hat.
What’s the term for frozen water vapor forming intricate patterns on windows?
Frost.
Which animal is known for its white fur and is associated with the Arctic?
Polar bear.
Which winter sport is Tanya Harding known for?
In which month is Groundhog Day celebrated?
February.
What do you call the area where ice is made available for skating?
Ice rink.
Snowflakes usually have how many sides?
In which month is Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated?
January.
Which winter sport is known as the "Roaring Game"?
Curling
What’s the name for the Roman god of love associated with Valentine’s Day?
Cupid.
What is it called when animals sleep during the winter?
Hibernation
What’s the term for soft, fluffy snow that falls gently and accumulates easily?
Powder snow.
Which country has the coldest city in the world?
Russia (the city Yakutsk)
What’s the winter sport involving sliding on a small sled called?
Luge.
Also known as a snow house, what is the traditional winter dwelling of the Inuit?
Igloo
What injury is caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.
Frostbite.
What’s the term for a period of abnormally cold weather with snow?
Cold snap.
What occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to dangerously low body temperature?
Hypothermia
What’s the name of the sport with gliding on skis and shooting at targets?
Biathlon.
What is the thin layer of ice on roadways that can be nearly invisible but extremely slippery?
Black Ice.
What is put down to thaw roads and sidewalks?
Rock Salt.