Winter Weather
What white, frozen precipitation falls from the sky in winter?
Snow
What do bears do during the winter to save energy?
Hibernate
What sport uses ice skates and music?
Figure Skating
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
What temperature does water freeze at (in degrees Fahrenheit)?
32 degrees
What do we call water that freezes on sidewalks and roads?
Ice
True or False: Animals that sleep through most of the winter are called nocturnal.
False: They are called hibernators.
What winter activity involves going downhill on one or two boards?
Skiing or snowboarding
What holiday celebrates the start of the new year?
New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
Why do roads sometimes look wet even when temperatures are below freezing?
Ice can be clear and hard to see
What instrument measures how cold or warm it is outside?
A Thermometer
How do animals like squirrels prepare for winter?
They store/gather food
Name 2 sports that are part of the winter Olympics.
Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, hockey, curling, etc.
What holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day
Why do animals with thick fur or blubber stay warmer in winter?
Helps insulate and trap body heat
What winter storm includes strong winds, snow, and very cold temperatures?
A Blizzard
What do birds often do in winter to find warmer weather?
Migrate
True or False: The Winter Olympics are being held in the United States this year.
False: The Olympics are being held in Italy
When is the first official day of winter?
A. November 30th
B. January 12th
C. December 21st
D. December 1st
C. December 21st
True or False: Salt helps melt ice on roads and sidewalks because it lowers the freezing point of water.
True
Why do roads get salted in the winter?
To help melt the ice
What animal is known for changing its fur to white in winter?
A. Polar Bear
B. Arctic Fox
C. Owl
D. Dog
B. Arctic Fox
What country started the Winter Olympics?
A. France
B. Italy
C. United States
D. Canada
A. France
What holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
What are snowflakes different shapes?
A. Because rain drops are different sizes
B. Parts chip off as they fall from the sky
C. They form under different temperature and conditions in clouds
C. They form under different temperature and conditions in clouds