Exploring the Seasons
A Grade 3 social studies worksheet to help students understand the four seasons, their characteristics, and how they affect our lives.
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Exploring the Seasons
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which season is usually the hottest?
Spring
Summer
Autumn (Fall)
Winter
2. What causes the seasons on Earth?
The moon's phases
The Earth's distance from the sun
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The number of clouds in the sky
Look at the image below showing the Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun. This tilt is what causes our seasons!
3. In the season, leaves change colors and fall off trees.
4. During , animals often hibernate or migrate to warmer places.
5. Flowers bloom and baby animals are born in the season.
6. The Earth is closer to the sun in summer, which makes it hotter.
True
False
7. All parts of the world experience the same seasons at the same time.
True
False
8. Describe one way your daily activities or clothing change from summer to winter.