Exploring the Wonders of Spring

What is the primary cause of the change in seasons, including spring?

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The speed of the Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

Which of the following is a common characteristic of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Shorter days and longer nights

• Longer days and shorter nights

• Constant day and night length

• Extreme cold temperatures

In which month does the spring equinox typically occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• January

• March

• June

• September

Which of the following is a common activity associated with spring?

• Harvesting crops

• Planting seeds

• Building snowmen

• Leaf raking

What is the scientific term for the study of plants, which often bloom in spring?

• Zoology

• Botany

• Geology

• Astronomy

Which of the following animals is known for migrating back to the Northern Hemisphere during spring?

• Penguins

• Monarch butterflies

• Polar bears

• Kangaroos

Which of the following is a traditional festival celebrated in spring in many cultures?

• Halloween

• Diwali

• Easter

• Thanksgiving

What is the term for the process by which plants begin to grow and develop in spring?

• Photosynthesis

• Germination

• Hibernation

• Migration

What is the name of the phenomenon where animals wake from hibernation in spring?

• Estivation

• Aestivation

• Reanimation

• Emergence

Which of the following is a common weather pattern associated with spring?

• Snowstorms

• Thunderstorms

• Heatwaves

• Droughts