1. Which city has hosted both Winter and Summer Olympics?

A. Beijing

B. Paris

C. Tokyo

D. Los Angeles

2. In Utqiaġvik, Alaska, they enter something known as polar night, where there is near-total darkness for 24 hours. How long does it last?

A. A little over 2 months

B. A little under 3 months

C. 1 month

D. 3 weeks

3. Wollman Rink is the name of the      skating rink in Central Park.

True

False

4. A winter thunderstorm is called a…

A. Snowstorm

B. Lightningsnow

C. Lightningstorm

D. Thundersnow

5.  How many cultures have different forms of Santa Claus?

A. 12+

B. 5

C. 8

D. 10

6. In the Southern Hemisphere, when does winter take place?

A. September, October, November

B. June, July, August

C. December, January, February

D. August, September, October

7. What is the name for the fear of snow?

A. Frigophobia

B. Cheimaphobia

C. Cryophobia

D. Chionophobia

8. During the winter, how many hours of daylight do the North and South poles have?

A. 2

B. 24

C. None

D. 13

9. What is the main cause of winter?

A. The tilt of the planets axis is pointed away from the sun

B. The planet moves away from the sun

C. The sun moves away from the earth

D. The tilt of the planet’s axis is pointed towards the sun

10. When is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

A. Spring solstice

B. Summer solstice

C. Winter solstice

D. Autumn solstice