Winter Animals
Are Polar Bears solitary or social animals?
Polar Bears are generally solitary animals, especially outside of the breeding season.
What US state sees the most snowfall each year?
Alaska
Which vegetable is often used as the nose for a traditional snowman?
A carrot.
What two colors are most candy canes?
The most common colors for candy canes are red and white.
What is the name of the main character in “Home Alone”?
Kevin McCallister
What do Emperor Penguins eat?
Emperor Penguins primarily feed on fish, krill, and squid.
Are all snowflakes different?
False
What do we call a large block of ice that floats in the ocean and is created when chunks of ice break off from glaciers or ice shelves?
An iceberg
What flavor are traditional candy canes?
Traditional candy canes are peppermint flavored.
Which Christmas movie features a train that takes kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
“The Polar Express"
How do Polar Bears hunt their prey?
Polar Bears often hunt by waiting at holes in the ice, where seals come up to breathe, and then catching them as they surface.
Which natural phenomenon is more likely to be seen during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis.
What is the winter solstice?
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and longest night of the year.
Which U.S. state is known for growing the most Christmas trees?
Oregon is known for growing the most Christmas trees in the United States.
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what does the Grinch use as a disguise when he visits Whoville?
Santa Claus
True
What is the term for when water vapor turns directly into ice without becoming liquid first?
Sublimation
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics?
France.
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” what does Charlie Brown use for his Christmas tree?
A small, sparse pine tree.
How tall can an emperor penguin get?
Emperor penguins can grow up to about 48 inches tall.
Is snow actually white?
In the movie “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what is Rudolph’s dad’s name?
Donner.
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we know it today?
Germany is credited with starting the modern Christmas tree tradition.
What gift does Ralphie want more than anything in “A Christmas Story”?
A Red Ryder BB gun