"Winter"
What term describes ice hanging from rooftops?
Icicles
What term describes air temperature felt due to wind?
Wind chill
What layer of clothing is best for trapping heat?
Insulating layer
What famous winter carnival is held every year in Quebec City?
Quebec Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Québec)
January is named after which Roman god?
Janus
This winter activity involves putting pieces of footwear with a large, flat frame and straps that attaches to boots
What is snowshoeing.
What happens to daylight hours in January in the Northern Hemisphere?
They gradually increase
What vitamin do people often lack during winter due to less sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the name of the official snowman mascot of the Quebec Winter Carnival?
Bonhomme Carnaval
January is typically the coldest month in which hemisphere?
Northern Hemisphere
What do you create when you lie on snow and flap your arms?
A snow angel
What is frost formed from?
Water vapor freezing on surfaces
What do animals store to survive winter when food is scarce?
Fat
What ice structure is rebuilt each year as a centerpiece of the carnival?
The Ice Palace
What gemstone is associated with January?
Garnet
What is the term for trees losing leaves in winter?
Dormancy
Why does metal feel colder than wood at the same temperature?
Metal conducts heat away faster
What is the medical term for dangerously low body temperature?
Hypothermia
What traditional French-Canadian song is often sung during the carnival?
“Gens du pays” (commonly accepted carnival song)
What Asian holiday sometimes celebrated in January marks the lunar new year?
Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
What natural light display is more visible in January in northern regions?
Aurora Borealis
What is the coldest naturally occurring temperature recorded on Earth?
−128.6°F (−89.2°C)
Why do evergreen trees keep their needles in winter?
Needles reduce water loss and resist freezing
What traditional Canadian winter drink is closely associated with carnival celebrations?
Caribou (a hot alcoholic beverage made with wine and spirits)
What is the traditional flower for January?
Carnation