The Science of Spring!

Why do cardinals sing more during the spring season?

• To mark their territory

• To scare away predators

• To find a mate and raise babies

• To celebrate the warm weather

What is the main purpose of a male cardinal's mating call?

• To attract a female cardinal

• To warn other males

• To signal the start of spring

• To practice singing

What is the water cycle?

• A process where water is used by plants

• A cycle of water moving from earth to sky and back

• A way to measure rainfall

• A method of purifying water

How does water vapor form clouds?

• By cooling and condensing into droplets

• By evaporating from the ocean

• By being blown by the wind

• By mixing with dust particles

What are the three main parts of a seed?

• Flower, fruit, and seed

• Root, stem, and leaves

• Soil, water, and sunlight

• Seed coat, embryo, and endosperm

What is necessary for a seed to start germinating?

• Nutrients, insects, and warmth

• Sunlight, wind, and rain

• Soil, fertilizer, and air

• Water, the right temperature, and light

Why are rocks a good place to find insects?

• They are exposed to sunlight

• They are warm and dry

• They are easy to move

• They provide food and shelter

What is a grub?

• A type of worm

• A kind of slug

• A beetle larva

• A small spider

How do slugs move?

• By crawling on their shells

• Using tiny legs

• By hopping

• By sliding on slime

What is a unique feature of spider eggs?

• They hatch into larvae

• They hatch into spiderlings

• They are laid in water

• They are invisible