Winter Trivia

The first day of the winter season is called ________.

• Winter solstice
• Winter equinox
• No specific name

Which of these weather phrases best describes winter?

• Stormy and wet
• Hot and dry
• Cool and breezy
• Frosty and snowy

The most popular wintertime activity is ________.

• Shopping
• Reading
• Snow playing/ice skating
• Watching classic movies on TV

The Winter Olympics is a major sporting event that takes place in winter. This competition is held every ___ years. 

• 2
• 4
• 6
• Varies

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Who is the mythical figure that was said to be responsible for winter’s icy and freezing conditions?

• Santa Claus
• Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer
• Uncle Sam
• Jack Frost

Which industry is responsible for most of the temporary job hiring in winter?

• Computer
• Retail
• Construction
• Government

Which temperate season precedes winter?

• Summer
• Spring
• Autumn

Which weather event usually happens in winter?

• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Blizzard
• Flooding

Ice hockey is a popular winter sport. The biggest professional ice hockey championship is _________.

• The Super Bowl
• The Stanly Cup
• Wimbeldon
• The World Series

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True or False. Winter is the year’s coldest season.

• True
• False