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1. Frost has made this spider's web look quite lovely. Which part of their body do spiders use when making webs?
2. The robin is a familiar garden sight in the UK, especially in winter, but it is present all year round. What will happen if two male robins want the same territory?
3. If you want flowers, then there is not much choice during a British winter. Snowdrops are one of the first to bloom in certain areas, often pushing up through the snow to do so. To which of the following countries are snowdrops NOT native?
4. Winter pansies have become a favourite with many gardeners. However, if you want to grow your own from seed you have to regulate the temperature. Pansy seeds will typically not germinate if the temperature goes over what level?
5. In the northern hemisphere we think of Australia as a hot country, but it does have snow. Which part of Australia is most likely to see snow?
6. Wild birds often appreciate us giving them food in winter. Which birds would you be unlikely to see on a British bird table in winter?
7. Most dogs love playing in the snow. Which part of their anatomy, however, should you be careful to check for any injury or damage?
8. I much prefer winter food to summer salads, especially Christmas dinner. Shown is a turkey. They are bred in the UK especially for eating. On which continent would you find the wild turkey from which domesticated birds are descended?
9. When the British climate was more severe, the River Thames often froze, sometimes for weeks. When this happened people skated, played games, and refreshments were sold. What was the generic name for these events on the frozen river?
10. You need to wrap up warmly on a cold winter day. From which part of the body do we generally lose most heat?
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