Earth's Seasons Worksheet
Explore the reasons behind Earth's changing seasons with this engaging worksheet for third graders.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What causes the Earth's seasons?
The Earth is closer to the sun in summer.
The Earth's tilt on its axis.
The moon's phases change the temperature.
Clouds block the sun's light.
2. Which season has the longest days and shortest nights?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
1. The Earth around the sun, which takes about one year.
2. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it is .
3. The imaginary line that runs through the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole is called its .
1. Look at the image below. Explain how the Earth's tilt causes different seasons.
1. All places on Earth experience the same seasons at the same time.
True
False
2. During winter, the sun's rays hit the Earth at a more direct angle.
True
False
Match the season with its typical characteristics.
1. Spring
a. Falling leaves, cooler weather
2. Summer
b. Warmest temperatures, longest days
3. Autumn
c. Coldest temperatures, shortest days
4. Winter
d. Flowers bloom, mild temperatures