Earth and Sun
In which month does the spring equinox usually happen?
March
Which season comes before spring?
Winter
Name one of the two specific flowers mentioned in the text.
Tulips or Daffodils
What do birds do when they return from their trips south?
Build nests
Name one spring holiday mentioned in the text.
Easter, Passover, or Holi
What is the name of the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth?
The Equator
What does it mean that weather is "unpredictable"?
Weather that changes quickly, like sunny one day and rainy the next
200: What is the name of the process plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What word describes when animals sleep all winter?
hibernation
Name a "warm-weather" crop that farmers plant later in the season.
Tomatoes or Peppers
During the equinox, what is special about the length of day and night?
They are almost the same length
What is the meaning of the saying "April showers bring May flowers"?
Rain in April helps flowers grow and bloom in May
Name three things plants need for photosynthesis.
Sunlight, water and air
Name two animals mentioned in the text that wake up from hibernation.
Bears and frogs
What are two common themes celebrated in spring holidays?
New life, hope, and joy
Why does the spring equinox happen?
Because the Earth tilts so the sun is directly above the equator
Name two things mentioned in the text that help the soil get ready for new life.
Rain and Sunshine
What is pollination?
When pollen moves from one flower to another
Which two insects mentioned in the text become active and fly from flower to flower in spring?
Butterflies and bees
Name three activities people do to enjoy nature in the spring.
Picnics, gardening, and playing outside
After the spring equinox, how do the lengths of days and nights change?
Days get longer and nights get shorter
The text says spring is a time of "new beginnings." Based on the weather section, why is this true?
Cold air fades away and nature starts to come alive/grow again
Why is pollination necessary for the environment?
It helps plants make seeds so they can grow more flowers and fruits/reproduce
How does the text describe the spring season for animals like deer?
It is a time when they give birth to their babies
Why are farmers so busy during the spring months?
They are planting crops and depend on the spring rain and sun for growth