The Wonders of Winter
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
95
Winter is a magical season! It's the time when some animals hibernate, like bears and bats. They sleep to save energy because food is scarce. During winter, we get to play with snow, make snowmen, and have fun snowball fights. But did you know that winter days are shorter and nights are longer? That's because our Earth tilts away from the Sun. And when it is really cold, water in the clouds freeze into tiny ice crystals, falling as snowflakes, each one unique! So next time it snows, remember, it's nature's way of having fun!
Question 1
Why do some animals hibernate during winter?
A
To save energy
Explanation. Some animals, like bears and bats, hibernate during winter to save energy because food is scarce.
B
To avoid the snow
C
Because they don't like cold weather
D
Because they like to sleep
E
To travel to warmer places
Question 2
What happens when it is really cold in the winter?
A
Animals start to wake up from hibernation
B
Water in the clouds freezes into tiny ice crystals, falling as snowflakes
Explanation. When it is really cold, water in the clouds freeze into tiny ice crystals, falling as snowflakes.
C
Days become longer and nights become shorter
D
Snow turns into rain
E
Trees start to blossom
Question 3
Why are winter days shorter and nights longer?
A
Because the Earth stops rotating
B
Because the Sun is further away from the Earth
C
Because the Earth tilts away from the Sun
Explanation. Winter days are shorter and nights are longer because our Earth tilts away from the Sun.
D
Because the Moon is closer to the Earth
E
Because it's too cold for the sun to stay longer
Question 4
What can you do for fun in the snow?
A
Make sand castles
B
Sunbathe
C
Swim
D
Make snowmen and have snowball fights
Explanation. During winter, we can play with snow, make snowmen, and have fun snowball fights.
E
Water the plants
Question 5
Is every snowflake unique?
A
True
Explanation. Every snowflake is unique because each one is formed from different patterns of ice crystals.
B
False
C
Only in the summer
D
Only in the winter
E
Only when it's raining
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