The Sun
What gives Earth light and heat?
The Sun.
What are the four seasons?
Spring, summer, fall, winter
Is summer usually hot or cold in Alberta?
Hot or warm.
What colour might green leaves turn in fall?
Yellow, orange, red, or brown.
What do squirrels collect to help them get ready for winter?
Nuts or other food.
Is the Sun a star or a planet?
A star
Which season is usually the hottest in Alberta?
Summer
What do we call ice balls that falls from clouds?
Hail.
What happens to many leaves in the fall?
They change colour and fall off trees.
What do we call it when birds fly to warmer places for winter?
Migration.
What happens when the Sun goes down?
It gets dark/nighttime
Which season comes after summer?
Fall
What kind of storm has thunder and lightning?
Thunderstorm
Does the weather usually get warmer or cooler in fall?
Cooler
Why do some birds fly south in the fall?
To find food and places where they can survive the winter.
Name two things the Sun helps us do.
See during the day, stay warm, grow plants
Are the days longer or shorter in fall than in summer?
The days become shorter.
What do we call a spinning column of air that reaches the ground?
A tornado.
Name two signs that fall has arrived.
Cooler weather, changing leaves, shorter days, animals preparing for winter
What do we call it when some animals spend much of the winter in a deep sleep-like state?
Hibernation.
Why is the Sun important for plants, animals, and people?
It provides light and warmth and helps plants grow.
Why do we wear different clothes in summer and fall?
Because the weather and temperatures are different.
Name two things you can do to stay safe during a thunderstorm.
Go inside, stay away from windows, and stay out of the water.
What happens to the amount of daylight as summer changes to fall?
We get less daylight. The days become shorter.
Name two ways animals get ready for winter.
Collecting food, growing thicker fur, migrating, or preparing to hibernate.