WINTER WORLD RECORDS
What is the lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth (-__°C)?
a) -89.2°C, b) -79.2°C, c) -69.2°C, d) -59.2°C
-89.2°C
What shape are snowflakes?
Hexagonal
What year did Canada officially celebrate its first Winter Carnival in Quebec?
a) 1885, b) 1894, c) 1904, d) 1923
1894
Which country celebrates Sinterklaas (a holiday celebrated on December 5th)?
a) Netherlands, b) Germany, c) Russia, d) Canada
The Netherlands!
The holiday is named after Saint Nicholas and celebrates his life and work. Traditionally, Sinterklaas would bring gifts to children on the night after his feast day, December 6th.
You shovel a square driveway with a side length of 8 meters. What is the area?
64 m²
How long was the longest hockey game ever played for?
a) 14 hours, b) 21 hours, c) 62 hours, d) 252 hours
62 hours
What causes snow to appear white?
Ice crystals' reflection of all wavelengths of light
In what year was the Winter Olympics first held?
a. 1908
b. 1924
c. 1936
d. 1948
1924
What country is home to the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, featuring enormous ice sculptures?
a) China, b) Russia, c) Canada, d) Japan
China
Your family makes 12 snowballs each minute. How many snowballs will you have after 15 minutes?
180 snowballs
According to Guinness World Records, how many people participated in the largest snowball fight?
a) 5 834, b) 7 681, c) 9 478, d) 10 000
7 681
Which winter animal can survive freezing temperatures by producing antifreeze proteins in their blood?
a) Arctic fox, b) Antarctic icefish, c) Polar bear, d) Emperor penguin
Antarctic icefish
What year was the snow globe invented?
a) 1878, b) 1889, c) 1900, d) 1927
1889 in Paris, France
In which country do people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
a) Mexico, b) Spain, c) Brazil, d) Italy
Spain
Fun Fact: Each grape represents one month of the year, and eating them is supposed to bring prosperity!
If it takes 3 liters of water to make 30 snowflakes, how much water is needed for 120 snowflakes?
12 litres
How tall was the tallest snowman ever built (in meters)?
a) 22 meters, b) 37 meters, c) 31 meters, d) 42 meters
37 meters
What’s the term for fluffy snow that doesn’t pack well?
Powder
What country is credited with inventing the modern ice skate?
a) Canada, b) Finland, c) Netherlands, d) Russia
The Netherlands
Fun Fact: The Dutch used to use animal bones to glide across frozen canals over 1 000 years ago!
What country is famous for its Giant Lantern Festival, held every December?
a) Japan, b) Philippines, c) South Korea, d) Thailand
Philippines
Fun Fact: The festival takes place in San Fernando and features massive, colourful lanterns that light up the night sky!
It’s -15°C outside. The temperature drops by 3°C every hour for 4 hours. What is the new temperature?
-27°C
Where was the largest ice maze built in the world?
a) Canada, b) Russia, c) Sweden, d) USA
Canada (in Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Why does salt melt ice?
Salt lowers the freezing point of ice
In 1929, which Canadian city experienced a legendary 17.5 hours of continuous snowfall, making it one of the longest snowfalls recorded in history?
St. John's, Newfoundland
Which country celebrates a winter holiday called Hogmanay, featuring fireball-swinging parades?
a) Ireland, b) Scotland, c) Iceland, d) Wales
Scotland
Fun fact: Hogmanay is the Scottish New Year celebration, and in some towns, participants swing flaming fireballs to symbolize purging the old year!
During a winter fundraiser, a group sold 120 cups of hot chocolate at $2.50 each. They spent $80 on supplies. How much profit did they make?
$220 profit