Winter Weather Wonders Question 1 out of 10What is the scientific term for “Northern Lights”? Solar GlowAurora BorealisStarlight WavePolar HaloYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 10What is hoarfrost? A type of snowstormIce that forms on plants and surfacesFrozen water in cavesSnow shaped by windYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 10What weather condition is needed for a blizzard? Heavy rain and coldStrong winds, cold temperatures, and snowFog and freezing drizzleThunderstorm in winterYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 10What are Sun Dogs? Bright spots beside the sun caused by ice crystalsA Winter Weather MythStars visible in cold weatherA type of snowdriftYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 10What is rime ice? Ice on roadsFrost formed by freezing fogIce created in waterfallsSnow compressed into iceYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 10What is the term for snow blown into drifts by the wind? Frost wavesSnow rollersSnowdriftsSnowcapsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 10Which winter wonder can appear as “floating glitter” in the air? Diamond DustHoarfrostSnowfallFreezing mistYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 10Where is the best place to see the Aurora Borealis? Near the equatorIn desert climatesAt the polesOver the oceanYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 10What is a whiteout? A winter sports termA blinding snowstorm with no visibilityIce that forms in cavesSnowfall in the eveningYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 10What is the nickname for thick, snow-covered trees in winter? Snowmen treesFrosted woodsSnow ghostsIce guardiansYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Subscribe to AMAC Daily News and Games Email If You Enjoy Games Like This - Subscribe to the AMAC Daily Newsletter! It's easy and FREE Subscribe Today! First Name Last Name Email *By providing your email address and subscribing, you agree to allow AMAC to send you "Join AMAC" emails, if you are not already an AMAC Member. Share Read more articles by The Association of Mature American Citizens Subscribe Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label Name* Email* Label Name* Email* 37 Comments Most Voted Newest Oldest Inline Feedbacks View all comments Elaine 1 year ago 7/10. Never heard of some of these terms. I learned a lot today. Merry Christmas to everyone! Melinda 1 year ago 8/10. Missed diamond dust and snow ghosts, never heard of them. But I got more right than I thought I would. J. FARLEY 1 year ago 8 For 10, I am Happy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all at AMAC, and its great members! CPerrin 1 year ago 9/10-Never heard of diamond dust connected with winter weather. However, I grew up in the Buffalo, New York area. Enough said. Walt 1 year ago 10/10 for a guy who grew up in Florida and now lives in Phoenix AZ! AZ_resident 1 year ago 9/10… pretty good for someone 60 miles N of Mexico Patty 1 year ago 8/10…. I’m disappointed in my score. I’ve lived in Wisconsin my whole life and still only got eight correct. mike 1 year ago Hard topic, left me out in the cold. During all of the hustle and bustle remember the reason for the season. Sam 1 year ago 10/10. And I am ready for winter to be over. It is hard to believe folks actually like this stuff… Ron 1 year ago I missed the “rime ice” one. In Nevada, we call that “pogonip”, the local Native American tribes’ word for it. Marilyn 1 year ago Wow! 10/10, including 4 good guesses! Judith Dunn 1 year ago 10/10 Merry Christmas to all! John Bass 1 year ago 9/10 With a couple guesses. Dot 1 year ago Lived in Minnesota my whole life. Never heard of “diamond dust” or “snow ghosts”! It is beautiful year round! Jef Jepsen 1 year ago 10/10. Pilot training helped a lot. KateL 1 year ago 7/10. Some of these terms were new to me. Merry Christmas to you all. Rich D 1 year ago 9/10 Merry Christmas to one and all! Raymond Summers 1 year ago 8/10 never heard of some of these either. Merry Christmas. EJT 1 year ago 9/10. Grew up in Canada and had more than my fair share of snowy winters. Glad to be in warmer climes these days! slymet 1 year ago 6/10. Not my strong point. Bryan 1 year ago I am from New England and only heard of the term hoarfrost when it pertained to someone whose last name was Frost. Sorry gentlemen but I’m not going to give her first name. ROBERT 1 year ago 5 of 10, and some of them were just good guesses. I’ve lived in Wisconsin longer than I’ve lived anywhere else, and never heard many of those terms. In my youth, winter was my favorite season, in spite of many really nasty storms. Ellen 1 year ago 10 out of 10! Dan 1 year ago 6 correct. Never heard of a “Snow Dog”?? or “Snow Ghosts”?? or “Diamond Dust”? I just blew the “Over the Ocean” one. Just clicked to fast on the wrong one. Peggy 1 year ago Brrr Winter….LOL Got 10 / 10. Unusual for me, but I guess I know some about winter weather. Merry Christmas to you all. Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. David Bickley 1 year ago 10 out of 10. A first for me Stephan 1 year ago 7 out of 10, not bad for a desert rat. You never have to shovel sunshine???? Jim 1 year ago 7/10. Not too bad for someone who’s lived most of his life in southern California. Joearcher 1 year ago You got 8 out of 10!Pretty good guesses for a Florida boy! Peggy 1 year ago 7/10 where did you come up with some of those terms? JenRN 1 year ago 9/10 Lana 1 year ago 8 of 10. Surprised myself. Gloria 1 year ago 10/10 my first ever perfect score on these quizzes!!! Dianne 1 year ago 8/10 not bad for a Southern girl. Chris C 1 year ago 9/10. 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