Exploring Spring Weather

What season comes before spring?

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

• Rainy season

What happens to the temperature when spring begins?

• It gets very cold and snowy

• It stays the same as winter

• It gets warmer than winter

• It becomes very hot like summer

Which type of weather is most common during spring?

• Heavy snowstorms

• Rain showers and mild temperatures

• Very hot and dry days

• Freezing cold winds

Look at the list below. Which two things are signs that spring weather has arrived?

• Snow on the ground and frozen ponds

• Flowers blooming and birds singing

• Leaves falling and cool breezes

• Very hot sun and dry grass

In spring, the days start to get longer. What does this mean for plants?

• Plants get less sunlight and stop growing

• Plants get more sunlight and begin to grow

• Plants lose all their leaves

• Plants freeze because of the cold

Spring rain helps seeds grow into plants. Which of the following best explains why spring rain is important for plants?

• Rain makes the soil too hard for seeds to grow

• Rain washes away all the seeds from the ground

• Rain gives plants the water they need to sprout and grow

• Rain makes it too cold for plants to survive

Many animals come out of hibernation in spring. Why do you think animals wake up from hibernation when spring arrives?

• Because it gets darker and colder in spring

• Because the warmer weather and more food available make it safe to wake up

• Because animals are afraid of summer weather

• Because spring has more snow for animals to play in

A student notices that in spring it rains often, flowers bloom, and birds return. In summer, it is much hotter and drier. Using these clues, how would you explain the biggest difference between spring and summer weather?

• Spring is hotter and drier, while summer is cooler and wetter

• Spring is mild and rainy, while summer is hotter and drier

• Spring and summer have exactly the same weather

• Spring is colder than winter, while summer is colder than spring

A farmer wants to plant seeds that need lots of water and mild temperatures to grow. Should the farmer plant the seeds in spring or summer? Use what you know about spring and summer weather to explain the best choice.

• Summer, because it is very hot and dry which helps seeds grow faster

• Winter, because cold weather makes seeds stronger

• Spring, because the mild temperatures and rain provide the right conditions for seeds to grow

• Fall, because leaves on the ground protect the seeds

A scientist is studying how spring weather affects animals and plants in a forest. She notices that when spring arrives, flowers bloom, insects appear, and birds return to build nests. What conclusion can the scientist make about how spring weather affects living things in the forest?

• Spring weather has no effect on animals or plants in the forest

• Spring weather causes animals and plants to become less active

• The warmer temperatures and rain in spring help plants grow and give animals food and shelter, making the forest come alive

• Spring weather causes all animals to leave the forest and never return