Summer
What is the warmest season of the year
Summer
What is the coldest season of the year
Winter
What season comes after Summer?
Fall
What season comes after winter
Spring
What is the equator?
The line dividing the Earth between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Which month does summer start in the Northern Hemisphere (where we live)
June
Name one holiday commonly celebrated in the winter (in the Northern Hemisphere)
Christmas, Hanukkah, New years, etc.
What happens to the leaves on trees during fall
They change colors and begin to fall off
Name one flower that blooms in spring
Tulips, lilies, daffodils, iris
How long does it take for the Earth to complete a rotation around the sun?
365 days
What is one reason why summer is warmer than winter?
During the summer, the hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, receiving more direct sunlight
What weather phenomena are common in the winter?
Snow, rain, etc
Name one fruit that is harvested in the fall
Apples, grapes, pears, cranberries, figs, pumpkins, pomegranates
What is a holiday we celebrate in spring
Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Ramadan, Earth Day
How does Earth's tilt effect the seasons
Different parts of the Earth receive different amounts of sunlight leading to a change in temperatures and seasons.
Which season has the shortest days
Winter
How does winter different in the Northern Hemisphere compared to the southern hemisphere
The seasons are opposite! When its summer here, its winter in the southern hemisphere!
What is one holiday celebrated in the fall
Thanksgiving, Halloween
Why is spring associated with new growth and renewal
The weather warms up, increased sunlight, and thawing soil leads to new plant growth. Animals come out of dormancy to eat
What is the angle of the Earth's tilt?
23.5 degrees
Describe how the tilt of the Earth affects summer temperatures
The tilt of the Earth's axis affects summer temperatures because when the hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, there is more direct sunlight causing temperatures to be warmer
How do animals adapt to the winter season?
Longer fur, hibernation, put on more fat for insulation, seeking shelter, etc
Describe how temperatures change in the fall compared to the summer
the weather starts to cool down as the Earth axis tilts
Explain how Spring weather is different in various parts of the world
Spring begins to warm up, there are longer days than in winter, in the southern hemisphere, their fall season happens during northern hemisphere's spring.
How do seasons differ near the equator compared to the poles?
Near the equator, seasons are less pronounced, with more consistent temperatures and generally two main seasons: a wet season and a dry season. At the poles, seasons are much more extreme