Groundhog Day Quiz

Where does the tradition of Groundhog Day come from?

• United States

• Germany

• Canada

• Mexico

What is the name of the groundhog that predicts the weather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

• Charlie

• Max

• Bob

• Phil

What animal did the Germans originally use for weather predictions on Candlemas Day?

• Badger

• Rabbit

• Fox

• Bear

Why was the groundhog chosen as the animal for predicting the weather in the United States?

• Badgers are too aggressive

• Badgers are not native to Eastern North America

• Groundhogs are cuter

• Groundhogs are better at predicting weather

What is the reason for groundhogs coming out of their holes in early February?

• To hibernate

• To predict the weather

• To find food

• To look for mates

What is the body temperature drop of a groundhog during hibernation?

• 40 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 62 degrees

• 20 degrees

How many times per minute does a groundhog's heart beat in warmer months?

• 60 times

• 80 times

• 40 times

• 100 times

What happens to a groundhog's breathing during hibernation?

• It slows down

• It remains the same

• It stops completely

• It becomes faster

What is the real reason groundhogs come out of their holes in early February?

• To find food

• To hibernate

• To predict the weather

• To look for mates

What is the accuracy rate of Punxsutawney Phil in predicting the weather?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%