Snow Much Science

3. frozen skating surface
6. a tiny ice crystal that falls from clouds, each one uniquely shaped and perfect for studying geometry in nature
8. cold adapted seabird
11. a built-in structure used for burning wood or fuel, providing warmth and often a central holiday gathering spot
12. the glowing, hot remains of a fire that continue to radiate heat long after the flames die out
15. solid to liquid change
17. a cold-adapted mammal often associated with pulling Santa’s sleigh across snowy landscapes
19. a tree that keeps its needles all year and is commonly decorated for the holiday season
20. a compact sphere of snow often thrown during playful winter activities
21. wax fuel light source
22. ice formed from freezing vapor
24. arctic mammal with insulation
26. seasonal animal movement

1. intense snowstorm with strong winds
2. temperature measuring tool
4. the topmost point on Earth’s axis, associated with extreme cold and Santa’s mythical workshop
5. wrapped present
6. shortest daylight day
7. slow moving ice mass
9. a pointed spike of ice hanging from roofs or trees, formed as dripping water freezes in winter
10. winter animal dormancy
13. fuel for burning
14. temperature where liquid solidifies
16. perceived cold from wind speed
18. protected by material that keeps heat inside, perfect for cozy mittens or jackets
23. liquid to solid change
25. a warm, sweet beverage enjoyed during winter that transfers thermal energy to the drinker