In spring, what happens to animals that hibernate?
Wake up and become active.
What is the 1st day of spring called?
Vernal equinox
The festival of colors in India is called?
Holi
Name 3 things that happen during spring
flowers bloom, days get longer, gets warmer, Easter etc.
The US is in the ______ of the equator.
north
When the groundhog does not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, what does that mean?
Spring will arrive early.
Baby birds learn to sing in winter.
False
True
Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
False
True
Name 3 holidays that happen during spring.
Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Earth Day etc
During spring days get _____ and _____.
longer / warmer
Name 3 types of spring flowers
lilac, tulip, daffodil, crocus, lily of the valley, etc
Equinox is Latin for ______.
equal days
Vernal is Latin for ______.
spring
Australia is located in the ______ hemisphere.
southern
Spring is considered an awaking or rebirth.
False
True
_____ Showers bring _____ may flowers.
April / May
Name this holiday.
Earth Day
The vernal equinox happens when the tilt of the earth’s axis is not facing towards or away from the sun.
False
True
Scientists found that kids grow slower in the spring.
False
True
On the vernal equinox, the sun is directly above the equator.
False
True
In Australia and Argentina, spring happens in _________.
Fall - September, October, November.
Name this flower.
Tulip