General Knowledge · Seasonal trivia
Winter Trivia
Snowflakes, hibernation, the winter solstice and cold-weather science for a seasonal brain break.
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Which three months are winter in the United States?
- A June, July, August
- B September, October, November
- C March, April, May
- D December, January, February
What is the shortest day of the year called?
- A The winter solstice
- B The summer solstice
- C The spring equinox
- D Leap day
About when is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
- A December 21
- B November 1
- C January 1
- D February 14
How many sides or points does a snowflake usually have?
- A 8
- B 4
- C 6
- D 5
What is snow made of?
- A Sugar
- B Tiny ice crystals
- C Cotton
- D Salt
What is a long sleep that some animals take in winter called?
- A Hibernation
- B Migration
- C Germination
- D Camouflage
Which animal hibernates in winter?
- A Reindeer
- B Penguin
- C Groundhog
- D Snowy owl
What do we call a frozen spike of water hanging from a roof?
- A Iceberg
- B Snowball
- C Icicle
- D Hailstone
Why can you see your breath on a cold day?
- A Your breath is smoke
- B Your lungs are frozen
- C The air is dusty
- D Water vapor in your breath condenses
What do people put on icy sidewalks to help melt the ice?
- A Sugar
- B Sand only
- C Water
- D Salt
Which holiday is on January 1?
- A Groundhog Day
- B Valentine's Day
- C New Year's Day
- D Flag Day
On Groundhog Day, what is the groundhog said to look for?
- A Snowflakes
- B Its shadow
- C The moon
- D A carrot
In which month is Groundhog Day?
- A March
- B February
- C January
- D December
Which sport is part of the Winter Olympics?
- A Surfing
- B Beach volleyball
- C Baseball
- D Figure skating
What do you call a house made of snow blocks?
- A Tipi
- B Hut
- C Igloo
- D Cabin
Which bird stays and huddles in groups in Antarctica's winter?
- A Hummingbird
- B Flamingo
- C Robin
- D Emperor penguin
At what temperature does water freeze in Fahrenheit?
- A 100 °F
- B 32 °F
- C 0 °F
- D 50 °F
What is a big snowstorm with strong winds called?
- A A drizzle
- B A breeze
- C A heat wave
- D A blizzard
What should you wear on your hands in the snow?
- A Sunglasses
- B A swimsuit
- C Mittens or gloves
- D Sandals
In winter in the Northern Hemisphere, which half of Earth is tilted away from the sun?
- A The southern half
- B The northern half
What do many people celebrate in late January or February with lanterns and dragon dances?
- A Earth Day
- B Halloween
- C Flag Day
- D Lunar New Year
In winter, are the days long or short?
- A Long
- B Short
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