Although winter weather can be dangerous, humankind knows how to turn falling snow into a good time. Sledding, making snowmen and angels, and classic snowball fights are some ways we compete with glittering white diamond dust. On top of those timeless activities, you can add this snow trivia quiz to your repertoire of winter traditions.
No two snowflakes are perfectly alike, and no two minds are identical either. You’ll need a wit as sharp as icicles and knowledge as vast as a snowy landscape to challenge these snow trivia questions and answers. Whenever you’re ready, give the quiz a try to see if you’re a wizard about blizzards. If not, you might come crashing down like an avalanche.
Want to warm up after that icy gauntlet? Or do you want to go even further below zero? No matter which you choose, you should check out our summer, weather and winter trivia quizzes. While you’re over there, you can impress your friends with some general nature trivia.
What type of animal is known to make snowballs and throw them?
Lemurs
Giant Pandas
Monkeys
Bats
What is the best kind of snow for building a snowman?
Powdery Snow
None Of Them
Ice
Moist Snow
On average, what is the snowiest state in the United States?
Maine
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
Which city hosts the World Igloo Building Championship every year?
Juneau
Moscow
Hiroshima
Rome
What is pink snow, or watermelon snow, caused by?
Saltwater
Blood
Algae
The Sun
Which region has never seen snow?
Death Valley
Miami
Sahara Desert
They All Have
What makes up 90 percent of snow?
Water
Air
Dirt
Ice
What degrees Fahrenheit does rain turn into snow at?
32 Degrees
0 Degrees
30 Degrees
22 Degrees
What is a snowstorm with strong winds called?
A Hurricane
An Avalanche
A Tornado
A Blizzard
In 1921, how many inches of snow fell in Colorado over 24 hours?
75.8 Inches
22.5 Inches
59.3 Inches
39.1 Inches
In which state was the largest recorded snowflake found in 1887?
Maine
Montana
Michigan
Minnesota
What is the most common way artificial snow is made today?
Hydrogen Peroxide and Saltwater
Dry Ice
Shredding Ice Blocks
From Sodium Polyacrylate
What can tiny snowflakes gradually turn into over time?
Metal
An Ocean
Glaciers
A River
What term is used for having a fear of snow?
Lilapsophobia
Seismophobia
Chionophobia
Ombrophobia
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Twelve
Four
Eight
Six
About how much of the Earth’s freshwater supply comes from snow and glaciers?
12 Percent
23 Percent
51 Percent
68 Percent
What is unique about snowflakes?
They Are All The Same
They Are Frozen Raindrops
They Are Purple
They Are All Different
What color is snow?
White
Black
It Does Not Have A Color
Blue
What can freshly-fallen snow absorb?
Water
All Of Them
Toxic Pollutants
Sound Waves
What is something that cannot cause an avalanche?
Wind
A Loud Sound
Rain
Earthquakes
What is a short burst of heavy snow called?
Hail
Sleet
A Snow Squall
A Cloudburst
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