Winter Weather
What form of frozen precipitation falls as ice crystallize?
What is snow?
What winter sport uses a “hammer“ to deliver stones toward a “house” while teammates sweep to control speed and direction?
What is curling?
What term describes partially malted and refrozen snow
What is slush
What emergency heater made from snow can retain heat?
What is a snow cave?
What do we call a dangerous winter storm with strong wind and heavy snow?
What is a blizzard?
What layer of fat helps marine mammals stay warm in icy water?
What is blubber
What do we call a large mass of moving ice
What is a glacier
What conditions occurs when badly temperature drops below 95 degrees?
What is Hypothermia
What temperature does water freeze at in Fahrenheit?
What is 32°F
What cheese-based dish is traditionally eaten in Switzerland during the winter?
What is Fondue
What word describes snow blown by strong winds?
What is drift?
Why should you never eat snow directly for hydration in survival situations?
What is lowers body temperature
What is it called when rain freezes as soon as it hits the ground?
What is freezing rain
Daily double:
What waterproof treatment is commonly applied to winter jacket to repel moisture?
What is DWR ( Durable Water Repellent)
What scientific word describes layered snowpack that can cause avalanches
What is a weak layer?
What survival rule stresses stay calm and assessing your situation first?