Winter Jeopardy

Winter

100

How many sides do most snowflakes have?

6

200

What material is often used to thaw icy roads?

a) salt 

b) minerals

c) rocks 

a) Salt 

300

What is the name of the ice that looks like water on the sidewalk? 

Black Ice 

400

What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights that are often visible in winter?

Auroras 

(Caused by solar wind interacting with the Earth's magnetic field)

500

What is the scientific study of snow called?

a) Snowology

b) Glaciology

c) liquidology

b) Glaciology 

Goods

100

What is popularly used for a snowmans nose? 

Carrot 

200

What treat is made of snow and syrup?

Snow cone 

300

This bakery item is used to build miniature houses during the holidays.

Gingerbread 

400

Over 1.76 billion of these candies are made every year for the holidays.

Candy canes 

500

Which country would have a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

Activities

100

This activity involves gliding across a frozen surface on metal blades attached to boots.

Ice Skating 

200

This activity is played on ice using brooms to sweep and guide a heavy stone toward a target. 

Curling 

300

This challenging winter activity involves scaling frozen waterfalls or ice covered rock faces using special gear. 

Ice Climbing 

400

This fast paced team sport is played on iceskates, sticks, and a puck.

Hockey 

500

This activity involves catching fish through holes drilled in frozen lakes/ponds. 

Icefishing 

Animals

100

Famous for their waddle, these birds huddle together to stay warm in the antarctic cold. 

Penguin 

200

This arctic animal is known for its thick white fur and ability to swim in freezing waters.

Polar Bear 

300

These howling animals adapted to cold climates, live and hunt in packs during winter. 

Snow Leopard

400

Known for its antlers, this winter animal is often associated with pulling Santa's sleigh.

Reindeers

500

These cats have long tails almost 4 ft. in length. This is to help them balance and provide them with added warmth. They can only be found on the continent of Asia.

Snow Leopard 

Riddles

100

I keep you warm, I come in pairs. Fingers or no fingers, I am what everyone wears. What am I ?

Gloves/Mittens 

200

I am made of plastic or metal, I am used for play or for work, and you'll usually see me in a sand box but I am mostly out in the winter months. What am I ?

Shovel 

300

I am sharp and cold, I hang from above so beware of my fall, for I strike with no love. What am I ?

Icicle  

400

I am snows fast cousin, quick to the ground, soft to the touch, but I make a pelting sound. Who am I? 

Sleet 

500

You're in a cold house in the winter. It's dark, you have one match, a candle, and a wood burning stove. Which do you light first? 

A Match