Spring
True or False. Birds are less vocal during the spring time, as to conserve their voices for mating season in summer.
FALSE!
What day does summer start?
June 20th
What percentage of of U.S. public schools have internet access? (Hint: 1 - 100)
100%
True or False. Those born in Autumn live longer.
TRUE!
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6. While every snowflake is unique, they do have exactly 6 sides.
Name 3 Holidays that happen in the Spring.
Easter. Passover. April Fool's Day. Earth Day. Arbor Day. Mother's Day. Cinco De Mayo. May the Fourth. Father's Day. Memorial Day. Flag Day. Tax Day. Good Friday. Holi. Eid al-Fitr. Juneteenth.
True or False. The Eiffel Tower is tallest during the summer.
TRUE!!! The monument experiences thermal expansion that causes the structure to grow due to the summer heat.
What school supply can be used on land, in space, upside down, and in water?
The Pencil!
What is the most craved food during the fall?
Pumpkins!
Name 3 animals that hibernate in the Winter.
Bears. Bats. Squirrels. Hedgehogs. Skunks. Frogs. Turtles. Snails. Lemurs. Snakes.
Name 2 spring flowers.
Lilacs. Irises. Lilies. Tulips. Daffodils. Dandelions.
How many pounds of watermelon do Americans eat each summer?
15 pounds of watermelon
How many kids head back to school? (hint: it is a 2 digit number in the millions)
Around 78 Million kids!
How many apples does one need in order to make 1 gallon of apple cider? (hint: it is a two digit number under 100)
1 gallon of apple cider requires 36 apples!
What temperature does it need to be in order for snow to form?
At or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, along with some moisture in the air.
What months do New Zealand and Australia celebrate spring? (hint: it is 3 months long)
What year did the first Olympic games take place?
1896 in Athens, Greece.
What year was the school bus officially painted yellow?
1939. Which was interesting since the school bus was created in 1915 (as long as the automobile).
Why do leaves turn yellow and orange in the fall?
Leaves turn these colors because they are overpowered by an abundance of green from chlorophyll. The chlorophyll decreases as the sun weakens and the days grow shorter.
Which US state holds the record for snow angels at one time?
North Dakota! On Feb. 17th, 2007 in Bismarck, ND, several schools joined forces to make 8,962 snow angels.
in the 14th century, what general phrase was used to say that spring has arrived?
"springing time" OR "the spring of the year"
What US state has a baseball game that is played from 10:30 pm to 1:30 am?
ALASKA!!! In Fairbanks, Alaska, the Sun is out for almost 24 hours on the summer solstice. So the game begins at 10:30 pm and ends around 1:30 am without any artificial lighting!
Why do we associate giving an apple to our teacher? (hint: it is a tradition dating back from 16th century in Denmark)
Teacher's did not earn enough for food, so parents would send their children to school with an apple to give to their teacher.
What is the superstition associated with fall?
Catching a falling leaf will bring you good luck.
Why does snow appear white to us?
Snow is made up of individual ice crystals all arranged together. When light hits snow, it bounces around these crystals and the "color" of all the frequencies in the visible spectrum combined is white. While white is the color that we see, ice crystals are actually clear!