January
Was colour is associated as Januarys birthstone?
Garnet / Red.
January is known for being the _________ month of the year.
a. Coldest
b. Wettest
c. Most dry
a. Coldest and Snowiest.
January is your snowiest month of the year for most of stern Ontario outside of the lake-effect snowbelt regions.
Youre on thin....
Ice
These white, huge, and furry animals withstand the cold temperatures, and advertise soda.
Polar Bear.
The polar bear is native to the Arctic and nearby areas. Global polar bears numbers are projected to decline by 30% by 2050.
What do you call light snow falling for short durations? (No accumulation or perhaps a light dusting)
a. Snow flurries
b. Blizzard
c. A downpour
a. Snow flurries
Named by the Romans, the month of January was named after the Roman god Janus. Janus is the god of?
a. Celebrations
b. Beginnings
c. Resolutions
d. Wat
b. Beginnings
Janus is usually depicted as two-faced since he looks to the future and the past.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 7
6 sides.
This is beaches the molecules in ice crystals bond together in a hexagonal structure.
"Feeling really sick" is called being "under the ____"
Weather.
What happens to arctic fox fur during winter?
a. It sheds
b. It turns brown
c. It turns white
c. It turns white.
The arctic fox is also known as the white fox or snow fox. It is native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Their thick fur keeps te fox.s body at around 104 degrees.
What form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
a. Fog
b. Drizzle
c. Sleet
c. Sleet
What is one of Januarys birth flowers?
Carnation and Snowdrop.
What holiday takes place on February 2nd? Hint: Bill Murray
Groundhog Day.
I slept so well last night, I was out.....
Out cold.
Where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
a. on top of their feet
b. in a nest
c. in their stomachs
a. On top of their feet.
Emperor penguins incubate their eggs in a brood such on their feet during the long and dark southern winter. The male penguin incubates the egg for 65-75 days, keeping it warm at around 36-38C.
What are dangerous winter storms, with lots of snow, strong wind and low visibility?
Blizzard.
What is the worst snow storm/blizzard you have experienced?
Which movie debuted on January 29 in 1959?
a. Sleeping Beauty
b. Cinderella
c. Bambi
a. Sleeping Beauty
The month of January has 31 days. How many other months have 31 days?
7 months.
January, March, May, July, August, October and December
That is just the tip....
Of the iceberg.
I look like a dolphin but my nose is different. People call me the 'unicorn of the sea'.
Narwal.
Narwlas are known as the 'unicorns of the sea'. They can row up to 16 feet long and weight around 2,100 pounds. They can live up to 50 years old and live in groups called pods, containing about 10-20 others.
What do you call a winter storm with at least one quarter-inch (.25”) of ice on outside surfaces? They create dangerous driving and walking conditions!
Ice Storm
January has two zodiac signs, one which is until January 19, and one which is for the rest of the month.
1. Capricorn - People born between December 22 - January 19th. The symbol for Capricorn is the goat, often depicted with a fishtail.
2. Aquarius - People born between January 20 - February 18. The symbol of Aquarius represents water.
This mythical character, often depicted as a giant, is said to bring winter storms and icy winds in folklore.
Jack Frost.
Jack frost is a personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter an freezing cold.
To not talk to someone is called....
Giving them the cold shoulder.
This animal is known as the 'dogs of the sea;.
Seal Lions.
Sea lions have many dog-like characteristics. Their sounds are similar to a dogs bark. Their personalities are playful and vocal. They can be easily trained.
What is the temperature based on how much heat you lose from wind and cold air?
a. Wind factor
b. Chill out
c. Wind chill
c. Wind Chill