Winter Trivia Round 2

Front

What giant "Yule" animal does Sweden celebrate? Options: reindeer, bear, elephant, goat

Back

goat

Front

"Rockin around the Christmas Tree" was the first song ever played in space

Back

False

Answer explanation

"Jingle Bells" was actually the first song ever played in space.

Front

When is Earth closest to the Sun?

Back

January

Front

How long does winter last in the northern hemisphere?

Back

from Dec. to March

Front

How long does winter last in the southern hemisphere?

Back

from June to Sep.

Front

What is the main cause of winter? Options: the tilt of the planet's axis is pointed to the sun, the planet moves toward the sun, the planet moves away from the sun, the tilt of the planet's axis is pointed away from the sun

Back

the tilt of the planet's axis is pointed away from the sun

Front

The Winter Olympics is a major sporting event that takes place in winter. This competition is held every ___ years.

Back

4

Front

Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Back

Dr. Suess

Front

The average snowflake falls at what speed?

Back

3 mph

Front

Where was the first ICE HOTEL made?

Back

Sweden