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.
False
True
The US is ______ of the equator.
west
east
north
south
Australia is located in the ______ hemisphere.
eastern
western
southern
northern
What is the 1st day of spring called?
March equinox
warm equinox
summer equinox
Vernal equinox
In spring, what happens to the animals that hibernate?
They wake up and become active.
They sleep for six more weeks.
They store up their food for winter.
They drink some coffee.
The festival of colors in India is called?
Ramadan
Holi
Diwali
Earth Day
Scientists found that kids grow slower in the spring.
True
False
Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
False
True
When the groundhog does NOT see his shadow on Groundhog Day, what does that mean?
Spring won't come at all.
Winter will last longer.
Spring will arrive early.
Next winter will be warm.
Vernal equinox means the first day of spring. What does vernal mean in Latin?
spring
green
summer
winter
What are some spring colors?
Blue, pink, green, white
Equinox is Latin for ______.
equine
equality
equity
equal days
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.
True
False
During spring days get _____ and _____.
shorter / warmer
longer / colder
shorter / colder
longer / warmer
