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Which region consistently experiences the coldest recorded temperature on Earth?

Siberia
Antarctica
Alaska
Greenland

Super!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What is the main reason for shorter days during winter?

Increased cloud cover
Earth's tilt away from the Sun
Earth's distance from the Sun
Slower Earth rotation

Way to go!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Why does ice float on water?

It is made of fewer water molecules
It contains air bubbles that make it buoyant
It is less dense than liquid water
It is less viscous than water, causing it to rise

Superb!

Doh! 🤬

What percentage of an iceberg is typically visible above water?

About 10%
About 50%
About 25%
About 75%

Awesome!

Nope, sorry. 😢

How many sides does a typical snowflake have?

Eight
Four
Six
Five

Thumbs up! 👍

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Which country experiences the most snowfall annually?

Norway
Switzerland
Japan
Canada

Right on! 👊

Doh! 🤬

Which country is home to the coldest inhabited place on Earth?

Greenland
Canada
Iceland
Russia

Super!

Not quite.

What is the chemical formula for snow?

CO₂
HO
H₂O₂
H₂O

You're doing great!

Not quite right. 😢

What is the name of the icy covering on roads that is particularly dangerous to drivers?

Glaze ice
Packed snow
Frost ice
Black ice

Bravo!

Having difficulty with this one?

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Japan featuring massive snow sculptures?

Sapporo Snow Festival, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Osaka Snow Day
Sapporo Snow Festival
Kyoto Winter Gala
Tokyo Ice Fair

Excellent!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Can you tell us which of the following is a winter Olympic sport?

Skeleton
Bobsleigh
All of these
Curling

Yay!

That was incorrect.

Which winter sport involves sliding stones across ice to a target area?

Bobsleigh
Curling
Luge
Ice hockey

Magnificent!

Not quite right. 😢

In which month does the winter solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

May
February
October
December

Magnificent!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What is the name of the process where water vapor in the air turns directly into ice without becoming liquid?

Condensation
Sublimation
Deposition
Crystallization

You've got it! 🥳

That was incorrect.

What is the world's largest glacier?

Pine Island Glacier
Lambert Glacier
Vatnajökull
Perito Moreno Glacier

Impressive! 👍

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

What is the term for large ice sheets breaking and floating into the ocean?

Drifting
Freezing
Calving
Shattering

Superb!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Which tree keeps its green needles throughout winter?

Pine
Birch
Oak
Maple

Fabulous!

Nope, sorry. 😢

What tool is essential for measuring snowfall depth?

Thermometer
Rain gauge
Snow gauge
Barometer

Great!

Not quite.

What substance do some animals produce to avoid freezing in winter?

Adrenaline
Glycerol
Cholesterol
Antifreeze proteins

Sensational!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What causes the blue color in glacial ice?

Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

Reflection of sky
Water depth
Mineral content
Light absorption and scattering

Thumbs up! 👍

Nope, sorry. 😢

How much of the world's fresh water is stored as ice?

About 85%
About 35%
About 69%
About 50%

Terrific! 🥳

Not quite.

At what temperature does sea water typically freeze?

0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28.4°F)
-10°C (14°F)
2°C (35.6°F)

Superb!

Not quite.

What is the term for ice hanging from eaves of buildings?

Snow dagger
Ice spike
Icicle
Frozen drip

Magnificent!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Which animal is known to survive temperatures as low as -40° by going into a frozen state?

Wood frog
Polar bear
Arctic fox
Emperor penguin

Fabulous!

Doh! 🤬

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Which region consistently experiences the coldest recorded temperature on Earth?

What is the main reason for shorter days during winter?

Why does ice float on water?

What percentage of an iceberg is typically visible above water?

How many sides does a typical snowflake have?

Which country experiences the most snowfall annually?

Which country is home to the coldest inhabited place on Earth?

What is the chemical formula for snow?

What is the name of the icy covering on roads that is particularly dangerous to drivers?

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Japan featuring massive snow sculptures?

Can you tell us which of the following is a winter Olympic sport?

Which winter sport involves sliding stones across ice to a target area?

In which month does the winter solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

What is the name of the process where water vapor in the air turns directly into ice without becoming liquid?

What is the world's largest glacier?

What is the term for large ice sheets breaking and floating into the ocean?

Which tree keeps its green needles throughout winter?

What tool is essential for measuring snowfall depth?

What substance do some animals produce to avoid freezing in winter?

What causes the blue color in glacial ice?

How much of the world's fresh water is stored as ice?

At what temperature does sea water typically freeze?

What is the term for ice hanging from eaves of buildings?

Which animal is known to survive temperatures as low as -40° by going into a frozen state?

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