Winter and Snow Quiz

What did the narrator see on the ground that indicated the arrival of winter?

• Snow

• Frost

• Rain

• Leaves

Which of the following is NOT one of the four seasons?

• Winter

• Monsoon

• Autumn

• Spring

In which month does winter start in the northern hemisphere?

• June

• March

• September

• December

What is the shortest day of the year called?

• New Year's Day

• Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice

Why is winter the coldest season even when Earth is closest to the sun?

• Sun is further away

• Earth is moving faster

• Sun is less active

• Earth is tilted away from the sun

What do bears and chipmunks do during winter?

• Build nests

• Forage

• Hibernate

• Migrate

What is wind chill?

• A type of snowstorm

• A type of rain

• A warm breeze

• The rate of heat loss from exposed skin

Why do snowflakes appear white?

• They are covered in frost

• Light reflects off ice crystals

• They contain white pigments

• They are made of white ice

How many sides do snowflakes typically have?

• Nine to ten

• Seven to eight

• Three to four

• Five to six

Where was the coldest temperature ever recorded?

• Greenland

• Mount Everest

• Siberia

• Vostok Station, Antarctica