Exploring Seasons and Weather

What is climate defined as?

• The seasonal changes in precipitation.

• The immediate weather conditions at a specific time.

• The daily temperature in a region.

• The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

How many seasons does Slovakia have?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

When does spring officially start according to the calendar?

• May 5

• February 15

• March 21

• April 1

What happens to nature during spring?

• Nature comes alive with blooming flowers, budding trees, and active wildlife.

• Nature becomes dormant and lifeless.

• All plants die and animals hibernate.

• The weather becomes extremely cold and snowy.

How do the lengths of days and nights change in spring?

• Days and nights alternate in length throughout spring.

• Days become shorter and nights longer in spring.

• Days become longer and nights shorter in spring.

• Days and nights remain the same length in spring.

What weather phenomena can occur in a single day during spring?

• Fog and mist

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Sunshine, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and snow.

• Extreme heat waves

When does summer begin in Slovakia?

• June 21st

• May 1st

• July 4th

• August 15th

What is the typical temperature during summer?

• 30°C to 40°C (86°F to 104°F)

• 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)

• 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)

• 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F)

How long are the days during summer?

• Days during summer are usually 8 to 10 hours long.

• Summer days last only 12 hours on average.

• Days during summer can be approximately 14 to 16 hours long.

• Days in summer can be as short as 6 hours.

How does the weather in spring compare to other seasons?

• Spring is milder and wetter than winter, warmer than fall, and marks a transition to summer.

• Spring has the same temperature as winter.

• Spring is the coldest season of the year.

• Spring is drier than summer.