Name 3 things that happen during spring
flowers bloom, days get longer, it gets warmer, Easter, animals wake up etc.
Spring is considered an awaking or rebirth.
True
False
The US is ______ of the equator.
south
east
north
west
Australia is located in the ______ hemisphere.
eastern
western
northern
southern
What is the 1st day of spring called?
March equinox
Vernal equinox
summer equinox
warm equinox
In spring, what happens to the animals that hibernate?
They sleep for six more weeks.
They store up their food for winter.
They drink some coffee.
They wake up and become active.
The festival of colors in India is called?
Ramadan
Diwali
Earth Day
Holi
Scientists found that kids grow slower in the spring.
True
False
Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
True
False
When the groundhog does NOT see his shadow on Groundhog Day, what does that mean?
Next winter will be warm.
Spring will arrive early.
Winter will last longer.
Spring won't come at all.
Vernal equinox means the first day of spring. What does vernal mean in Latin?
summer
winter
green
spring
What are some spring colors?
Blue, pink, green, white
Equinox is Latin for ______.
equity
equine
equal days
equality
On the vernal equinox, the sun is directly above the equator.
True
False
The vernal equinox happens when the tilt of the earth’s axis is not facing towards or away from the sun.
False
True
During spring days get _____ and _____.
longer / warmer
shorter / colder
longer / colder
shorter / warmer
