Summer Season and Weather

Summer Season and Weather exercise

• Which months does summer fall in in the northern hemisphere?

  Hints

  Think about when you have summer vacation from school — which months are you off?

  Remember, summer months can be different in the southern hemisphere.

  Solution

  In the United States, summer falls during the months of June, July, and August.

  These are the months when the weather is usually very warm and sunny, making it a great time for outdoor activities like swimming and picnicking.

• What happens to the sunlight hitting the Earth in summer because of the way Earth is tilted?

  Hints

  Think about what happens to a place when the sun shines directly on it for longer periods during the day.

  Does it get warmer or colder?

  Consider what you know about the sun’s position in the sky during summer.

  Is it higher or lower?

  How might this affect the temperature?

  Solution

  The sunlight hits the Earth more directly, making it warmer.

  The tilt of the Earth's axis is the reason for the change in seasons.

  During summer, the hemisphere that is experiencing summer (either the Northern or the Southern) is tilted toward the Sun.

  This tilt doesn't mean that the hemisphere is closer to the Sun in a significant way; rather, it's about the angle at which the sunlight hits the Earth.

• Which outdoor activities can we do in the summer?

  Hints

  Think about the activities that are fun to do when it's warm and sunny outside.

  Which ones do you enjoy when you don't need a jacket?

  Look at each picture and imagine which activities you would like doing with your friends or family during a long, sunny day.

  There are 2 correct answers.

  Solution

  In summer, we can:

  • swim in the sea,

  • have a picnic at the park.

  We are more likely to do these activities in summer as the weather is usually warmer and dryer.

• What is a consequence of the long, sunny days of summer on the life cycle of plants?

  Hints

  Sunlight is the light that comes from the sun.

  Plants need it to grow and stay healthy, just like you need food.

  Fruits are the sweet or sometimes sour parts of plants that usually contain seeds.

  Examples are apples, bananas, and oranges. You can eat them.

  Solution

  During the long, sunny days of summer, plants have more exposure to sunlight, which is critical for the process of photosynthesis.

  Photosynthesis is how plants use sunlight to make their food from air and water.

  As a result, they often experience a period of strong growth and can produce more leaves, flowers, and fruits.

• What are summer days and nights like?

  Hints

  Think about when you play outside in the summer—does it get dark early or late?

  Remember, in summer you have more daylight to enjoy fun activities during the day before it gets dark.

  Solution

  In the summer, the days are long and the nights are short.

  In summer, the sun rises earlier and sets later, giving us more daylight hours to enjoy activities like swimming, hiking, and picnics.

  Even though the total day length remains the same, the extended daylight makes summer days feel longer.

• How does summer weather potentially impact agriculture?

  Hints

  Consider how the changes in weather during summer affect the rate at which plants grow and when they might be ready to be picked or collected.

  Think about what farmers do during different seasons and how the summer conditions would influence the timing of their work, especially harvesting.

  Solution

  Summer weather, characterized by its longer days and increased sunlight, is beneficial for agriculture as it allows most crops to reach their peak growth.

  The warm temperatures and extended daylight hours enhance the photosynthesis process, which is essential for the growth of plants.

  At the end of this season, many crops that were planted in spring mature and can be harvested.

  This is a key period for farmers as it decides the success of their harvest.

  However, if the summer is exceptionally hot and dry, it can also pose a challenge for agriculture by requiring more irrigation and careful water management to ensure crops do not suffer from drought.