Winter Trivia

What do we call the state when animals sleep during the winter?

• hibernation

• radiation

• animation

• migration

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How long does winter last in the northern hemisphere?

• from Sep. to December

• from Dec. to March

• from Nov. to January

• from April to June

How long does winter last in the southern hemisphere?

• from December to March

• from Feb. to May

• from June to Sep.

• from April to June

Which of the following statements is true about South and North Poles during the winter?

• they are completely dark

• days last only 5 hours

• days last only 2 hours

• it is daylight all day

Which kind of snow is suitable for making a snowman?

• wet snow

• dry snow

• artificial snow

• fake snow

Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?

• under dead leaves

• underground

• above dead leaves

• in grasses

What is the main cause of winter?

• 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

Which term is used to refer to a car that loses traction on the rear wheels?

• salmon-sprawling

• side-swiping

• fish-tailing

• skidding

Which condition refers to the damage to body tissue caused by freezing?

• hypothermia

• frostbite

• decomposition

• heatstroke

The first day of the winter season is called ________.

• Winter Solstice

• Winter Equinox

• No specific name

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