Weather and Seasons — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each activity. Sort it into the correct group: summer activity or winter activity.
Summer Activity
swimminggoing to the beachhaving a picnic Winter Activity
building a snowmanice skatingdrinking hot cocoa Swimming, picnics, and bike riding are fun summer activities. Sledding, snowball fights, and ice skating are popular winter activities.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Leaves change color and fall from trees in autumn.
In autumn (also called fall), leaves change color to red, orange, and yellow and fall from trees.
2. In winter, many animals hibernate or sleep.
In winter, many animals hibernate, which means they go into a deep sleep to save energy during the cold months.
3. A sunny day means there are very few clouds in the sky.
A sunny day means there are very few clouds in the sky, so the sun can shine brightly.
4. Birds fly south in the fall to find warm weather.
Birds fly south in the fall to find warm weather where they can find food more easily.
5. We wear shorts and sandals in the summer.
We wear shorts and sandals in the summer because it is hot and sunny outside.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. You can build a snowman on a hot summer day.
True False
False — You cannot build a snowman on a hot summer day because snow melts in warm weather.
2. Fall is also called autumn.
True False
True — Fall and autumn are two names for the same season, when leaves change color and drop.
3. Winter is the coldest season of the year.
True False
True — Winter is the coldest season, with short days, cold temperatures, and sometimes snow.
4. Swimming outside is a winter activity.
True False
False — Swimming outside is a summer activity because the weather is warm enough to enjoy the water.