Spring Trivia
Spring season is also called?
Queen of Seasons
What is the first day of spring in the southern hemisphere?
September 22 or 23!
What are English spring buns traditionally called?
Hot cross buns
Which law enforced Daylight Saving Time?
Uniform Time Act of 1966
Loud singing of a large number of birds before dawn to attract mates during springtime is called?
Dawn Chorus!
What is the first day of spring called?
Spring or Vernal equinox. It marks the astronomical beginning of spring.
How many hours of daylight does the North Pole get in spring?
24 hours!
Which day marks the astronomical end of spring season?
Summer solstice on June 20 or 21.
Why do the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere drop each spring and summer?
Plants flourish during these months, absorbing more carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
What ailment is characterised by restlessness, daydreaming, and increased energy in spring?
Spring fever!
What does ‘vernal’ mean?
Spring
What is the biggest spring allergy trigger?
Pollen!
Who is the Greek Goddess of Spring?
Thallo
What does spring season symbolize?
Renewal and new beginnings!
Which vegetable has the term ‘spring’ in its name?
Spring onions!
What does ‘equinox’ mean?
Equinox signifies equal day and night.
Who proposed the idea of Daylight Saving Time?
(Clue: kite flying)
Benjamin Franklin
What date does meteorological spring begin?
March 1
Which species of bird is considered the symbol of spring in North America?
American Robin!
House cleaning and getting rid of any waste at the start of spring is called?
Spring cleaning.
The word ‘spring’ originated in which century?
14th century!
Name the three spring zodiac signs.
Aries, Taurus, and Gemini!
Which weather phenomenon is the most common in spring?
Tornado
Who is the Roman goddess of spring?
Flora!
Which spring flower, with flowers resembling small starfishes, belongs to the asparagus family?
Hyacinth