Winter

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What is winter?

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Winter is one of the four seasons, characterized by cold weather, snow, and shorter days.

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What activities can you do in winter?

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Activities in winter include ice skating, skiing, building snowmen, and having snowball fights.

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What does hibernate mean?

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Hibernate means to sleep for a long time during winter, usually to conserve energy.

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What keeps your hands warm in winter?

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Mittens keep your hands warm in winter.

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What are icicles?

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Icicles are long, pointed pieces of ice that hang from the edges of roofs.

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What is snow?

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Snow is frozen water vapor that falls from the sky in the form of soft white flakes.

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What do animals do in winter?

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Many animals hibernate, migrate to warmer places, or grow thicker fur to stay warm.

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What is a snowman?

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A snowman is a figure made of packed snow, typically shaped like a person.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, marking the start of winter.

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What is frost?

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Frost is a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops.