Spring Season and Weather
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Spring Season and Weather - Introduction
Have you ever wondered how the Earth wakes up from its long, chilly winter nap? Spring is like nature’s big stretch in the morning, full of energy, colours and life. Let’s go on an adventure to find out all of the amazing things that happen when spring arrives!
What is Spring?
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Flowers bloom, trees sprout new leaves and animals wake up from their winter sleep. It's a time when everything in nature seems to come back to life.
Spring is one of the four seasons, marking the transition from winter's long, cold dark nights to summer's long, warm days. It's the period when days start to lengthen, temperatures start to rise and nature bursts back into life. During spring in the northern and southern hemispheres, the Earth tilts closer to the Sun, leading to warmer weather and sprouting new life everywhere.
Let’s find out what you’ve learnt about spring so far!
Spring Weather: A Closer Look
Spring weather is nature's rollercoaster, offering a mix of warm sunshine and gentle rains. Sometimes in the early days of spring, we might even get late-season snowflakes! This variety of weather is essential for kick-starting the growth cycle of plants and replenishing the Earth's water supply through rain.
Spring months can differ greatly depending on where you are on Earth. In the northern hemisphere (where the UK is), spring runs from March to May, bringing longer days and progressively warmer weather. In the southern hemisphere, spring occurs from September to November, when these regions experience their phase of renewal and growth after the colder months. The table below shows the typical weather patterns in spring for the northern hemisphere.
| Month | Typical Spring Weather |
|---|---|
| March | Cool and rainy, sometimes last minute snow |
| April | Warmer, with more rain |
| May | Warm and sunny |
Spring’s Impact on the Environment
Spring's arrival triggers significant environmental changes.
Spring’s Impact on Plants
The warmer weather and increased sunlight activate seeds to sprout. Spring is crucial for farmers, as they plant crops that will feed us throughout the year. Some people might also plant flowers and vegetable seeds in their gardens, ready for the spring bloom.
Pollinators like bees and butterflies become more active, playing a key role in the life cycle of plants by helping with the process of pollination. This interaction is essential for the production of fruit, vegetables and seeds, ensuring that ecosystems thrive. An ecosystem is where all living things, such as plants and animals, interact with non-living things, such as water, dirt and the sun.
Spring’s Impact on Animals
Spring also invites a symphony of other animal activity. Birds that migrated, or moved, to warmer climates for the winter return home for the warmer weather. Many animals give birth in the spring, taking advantage of the abundant food that has begun growing, and the milder weather which increases the chances of survival for their offspring.
| Animal Activity | Spring Impact |
|---|---|
| Bird Migration | Increases biodiversity and aids in pollination |
| Animal Births | Boosts local wildlife populations |
| Increased Pollination | Enhances plant growth and food production |
Spring Growing Experiment
If you would like an experiment to see what impact spring has on the environment, then follow the one below!
How Well Do You Understand Spring?
Let’s find out what you have learnt today about spring!
Fun Facts About Spring
- Spring comes after winter. It's when the snow melts, and flowers start to bloom.
- In spring, the weather gets warmer, and plants start to grow again. This is why we see so many flowers blooming.
- Many animals have babies in the spring, and some animals that were asleep during the winter, like hedgehogs, wake up.
- Spring happens at different times around the world. In some places, it might be very warm, while in others, it might still be a bit chilly.
- Earth Day happens in spring! It's a day where we can learn about and help take care of our planet.
- Spring is often a rainy season because the warmer air can hold more moisture, which helps plants to grow.
- To see a rainbow in spring, you need sunlight and rain. Look in the part of the sky opposite the sun when it's raining, and you might see a rainbow!
Spring Season – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- Spring is the season that follows winter, bringing warmer weather, blooming flowers and new life.
- The weather in spring can change a lot, but it usually gets warmer and rainier, which helps plants grow.
- This season is very important for the environment because it helps plants and animals to grow and thrive.
And now you know why spring is such a wonderful season! It’s a time of growth and renewal for the environment and animals that live in it. Learn more about the other seasons with learning texts on summer, autumn and winter. If you want to learn even more, then check out the text on different climates around the world!
Spring Season and Weather – Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Season and Weather exercise
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What do we see in spring?
HintsIn spring, we see new life. Animals have babies and flowers come up.
We don't typically have lots of heavy snow.
Harvest usually happens at the end of summer or the beginning of autumn, just before the leaves start changing colour.
There are three correct pictures.
SolutionIn spring, we see:
- lambs
- daffodils
- blossom
We typically see snow in winter and harvest at the end of summer or the beginning of autumn. The leaves also change colour in autumn.
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When is spring?
HintsIt can be very cold at the very beginning of the year when it is winter.
Think about when the school summer holidays are.
When we go back to school after the summer holidays in September, it is autumn.
Think about which month it is when you see lambs, daffodils and blossom. You may also celebrate Easter during this time.
SolutionMarch, April and May
These are the months in which we have the season of spring in the northern hemisphere (where the UK is).
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What do you know about spring?
HintsThe four seasons in a year are:
- winter
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Spring is a time of change between winter and summer. It is not as cold as winter but not as warm as summer.
SolutionThe season of spring comes just after winter.
The season of spring comes just before summer.
In spring, daylight hours start to get longer.
In spring, temperatures start to get warmer.
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What is the weather like?
HintsLook at the picture in the weather column to see what the weather was like on each day.
The higher the number in °C in the temperature (temp) column, the warmer it is.
On Monday, the sun rose at 6:04 am.
On Tuesday, the sun rose at 6:02 am.
On Wednesday, the sun rose at 5:59 am.
6:02 am is earlier than 6:04 am and 5:59 am is earlier than 6:02 am.
Solution- On Monday, the weather was rainy.
- The warmest day was Tuesday.
- The sunrise got earlier as the week went on and the sunset got later.
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What do trees look like in spring?
HintsThe leaves change from green in summer to orange, red and brown in autumn.
The deciduous trees are bare in winter.
We often see pink blossom in spring.
SolutionIn spring, we often see trees covered in blossom.
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What is spring's impact on animals?
HintsA baby sheep is called a lamb. The name for a baby duck has the word duck in it.
Some birds fly south for winter where it is warmer.
There are two types of insects above that pollinate flowers.
SolutionDuring the season of spring, we start to see new life such as sheep with their baby lambs and ducks with their baby ducklings.
We might also see birds that have returned after migrating south for winter.
In spring, flowers bloom which means pollinators such as butterflies and bees become more active.
