Winter Quizizz

The Winter Solstice, or "The Shortest Day of the Year" is on what day?

• December 21st
• December 25th
• December 31st
• January 1st

The largest population of reindeer live in which country?

• United States

• Canada

• Russia

• Sweden

The largest species of penguin is called the ______ penguin.

• king

• president

• emperor

• leader

How many sides do all snowflakes have?

• 10
• 8
• 6
• 5

On what other planet have scientists observed snow falling?

• Venus
• Neptune
• Mars
• Jupiter

Which animal does not hibernate during the winter?

• White-tailed Prarie Dog
• Eastern Chipmunk
• Red Squirrel
• Polar Bear

How much weight will a Grizzly Bear gain before hibernating for the winter?

• up to 400 pounds
• no more than 100 pounds
• over 500 pounds
• they do not gain any weight

At what temperature (in CELSIUS) does water freeze?

• -20
• -100
• 10
• 0

What was the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chicago?

• 27 degrees
• -27 degrees
• 0 degrees
• -100 degrees

What do you call a "a small swirling mass of snow moved by sudden gusts of wind."

• blizzard
• flurry
• mcflurry
• sleet