Mrs Bridges' and Miss Preece's Christmas Geography Quiz!

Which types of weather best describe the climate of the North Pole, where Santa Claus lives?

• Mild winters and moderate rainfall

• Freezing temperatures and a snowy environment

• Warm weather and heavy rainfall

• Scorching heat and sandstorms

The Elves in Santa's workshop are always complaining they are cold. Why does The North Pole have such cold temperatures?

• The suns rays are too concentrated and it is at a low latitude

• It is not cold

• The suns rays are less concentrated and it is at a high latitude

• The low population causes colder temperatures

Santa's sleigh travels to a Southern Hemisphere country where Christmas falls during summer. In which country might Santa trade his snow boots for flip-flops due to its warm climate during December?

• Spain

• Australia
• Norway
• Canada

Mrs Bridges has been very good this year, and is hoping Santa stops by her house near to The Malling School. Which county does she live in?

Santa's sleigh has broken down in Kent. He now needs to get to mainland Europe using public transport. What infrastructure could he use to help him get there?

• He could get a ferry at the Port of Dover

• Drive on the M20 or the M25

• The Euro Tunnel

• He shouldn't go - children in Europe don't need presents!

Miss Preece is spending Christmas on a cruise ship heading south towards the north coast of Africa. Does she need to pack a jumper to keep warm?

• Yes, because it will be colder closer to the Equator

• Yes, because she will be at a high altitude

• No - let her freeze!

• No, because it will be warmer closer to the Equator

Santa's reindeer have been learning about Climate Change in Geography at school. What challenges might they face if global temperatures keep increasing?

• More chance of heatstroke from increased temperatures

• Increase in presents to deliver
• Decrease in Christmas spirit
• Loss of habitat and food shortages

Mrs Smith wants to put her feet up, eat some mince pies, and watch her favourite Christmas film 'Elf' over the holidays. In which American city is this film set?

• London

• Chicago
• Los Angeles
• New York City

Which kind of precipitation is most commonly associated with Christmas?

The Grinch and his dog Max live high above the town of Whoville. On which geographical feature is his home built?