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Warm up (cold weather trivia)

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The word 'winter' comes from the Germanic word, 'wintar.' What does it mean?

time of water

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Which hemisphere experiences a colder winter season than the other?

the Northern hemisphere

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

the winter solstice

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What is the name of the medical emergency when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it?

hypothermia

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Which months mark the beginning and the end of the winter season?

December and February

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What it the lowest temperature ever recorded in the USA?

-62ºcelsius

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What is the coldest state in the USA?

Alaska

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What is it called when animals hide away in the winter season and come out when it's warm again?

hibernation

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In the winter, for protection an Arctic Fox turns white. What color is its natural color?

grey

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What is the fear of snow called?

chionophobia

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Where is the snowiest place in the USA?

Stampede Pass (Washington)

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Storms with heavy snowfall and strong winds that limit your visibility are called...

blizzards

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How many sides does a snowflake have?

6

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What is the largest width ever recorded of a snowflake?

38 cms

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Which city in the US became the first city to host the winter olympics twice?

Lake Placid (New York)

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Which winter sport evolved from skateboarding and surfing?

snowboarding

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