Interesting and fun facts about WINTER

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Where were the first Winter Olympic Games held?

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Chamonix, France

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How much of Earth's surface is covered by snow?

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About 12%

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What was the size of the biggest snowflake ever recorded?

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15 inches wide

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How many people are killed by winter in the USA every day?

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1,300 people

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What was the lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth?

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-123°C

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What is the average temperature in winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Varies, but typically between -5°C to 5°C depending on the region.

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What is frostbite?

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A condition caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.

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What is the phenomenon of snow forming in clouds called?

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Snow formation or snow crystallization.

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What is the term for a large mass of snow and ice that moves slowly down a mountain?

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Glacier.

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What is the main cause of winter weather patterns?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.