Blizzard Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word blizzard mean?

• A light snowfall with no wind

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility

• A type of snowflake that is unique to the Arctic

• A small amount of snow that falls steadily over time

Which of the following is the best definition of staggered?

• To walk in a straight line

• To move in a controlled manner

• To walk unsteadily or unevenly, usually due to difficulty

• To dance in a circle

What does the word drifts refer to?

• Piles of snow created by the wind

• Waves in the ocean

• Floating objects in water

• The act of swimming in deep snow

A barricade is best described as:

• A place to hide from a storm

• A structure built to block or protect something

• A tool used to clean snow

• A path cleared of snow for walking

If something is unbearable, it means it is:

• Easily tolerated

• Extremely difficult or painful to endure

• Exciting and fun

• Quiet and peaceful

The word saturated means:

• Completely filled or soaked with liquid

• Completely frozen or solid

• Covered in a thin layer of snow

• Partially dry and firm

What does windswept describe?

• A place where snow has piled up in layers

• A location that is exposed to strong winds, often causing damage or dryness

• A storm that is always moving in a straight line

• A quiet place protected from the wind

Survival refers to:

• The ability to dance in a storm

• The act of staying alive or managing difficult situations

• A place to sleep during a storm

• The skill of predicting the weather

What does the word fortitude mean?

• Physical strength to lift heavy objects

• The ability to remain calm under pressure

• The courage and strength to endure hardship

• The ability to escape a dangerous situation

If someone is described as resilient, it means they are:

• Easily discouraged by challenges

• Able to recover quickly from difficulties

• Afraid of change and growth

• Unable to handle stressful situations