Understanding Seasons and Weather Patterns

The video explains the concept of seasons, focusing on winter. It describes how weather changes throughout the year, with winter being the coldest season characterized by short days and snow. The video discusses how animals adapt by hibernating or migrating, while plants conserve energy by slowing growth. As winter ends, the transition to spring brings warmer weather and longer days.

What are the repeating cycles of weather patterns called?

• Weather shifts

• Seasons

• Temperature cycles

• Climate changes

Which season follows fall?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Autumn

What happens to the weather as winter approaches?

• It gets warmer

• It stays the same

• It gets colder

• It becomes unpredictable

Why do some people enjoy winter?

• Because of the blooming flowers

• Because of the long days

• Because of outdoor activities like skiing

• Because of the warm weather

Why do some people dislike winter?

• Because of the long days

• Because of the need to shovel snow

• Because of the blooming flowers

• Because of the warm weather

What is hibernation?

• A form of migration

• A state of increased activity

• A type of feeding behavior

• A state of deep sleep to conserve energy

What do animals do when they migrate?

• Hibernate

• Stay in one place

• Move to a warmer location

• Change their diet

How do plants like pine trees conserve water in winter?

• By shedding all their leaves

• By growing larger leaves

• By having thin needle-like leaves with waxy coatings

• By storing water in their roots

What happens to the days as spring approaches?

• They become unpredictable

• They get shorter

• They stay the same

• They get longer

What happens to plants in very cold climates during winter?

• They migrate

• They produce flowers

• They grow rapidly

• They become dormant and lose leaves