Grade 1 science · D.7 · Earth and space
Seasons and weather
In winter, days are shorter because the sun rises later and sets earlier.
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When it's winter, Zoe feels cold because the days are shorter and the weather is colder.
- Hotter weather
- Shorter days (right)
- More sunshine
Amara watches a snowflake fall on a winter day. What does that suggest?
- Colder weather (right)
- Plants are growing
- Sun is shining
Eli and Ines go outside in winter and feel chilly because the days are shorter than in summer.
- Warmer air
- More sun
- Shorter days (right)
Tip: In winter, days are shorter because the sun rises later and sets earlier.
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