Weather and Seasons - Class 1 Notes & Olympiad Questions

Weather

The Earth is surrounded by a big blanket of air called the atmosphere which keeps us safe and makes it possible for us to breathe.

Weather refers to the various changes and conditions that occur in the atmosphere. It includes everything that happens in the air around us, such as changes in temperature, wind and clouds.

Weather can be different in different places. Some places are hotter, some are colder and some have more rain or snow.

Depending on these conditions, the weather can be of different types:

a) Sunny: Sunny weather is when the sun is shining brightly in the sky.

b) Rainy: Rainy weather is when water falls from the sky in the form of raindrops

c) Cloudy: Cloudy weather is when the sky is covered with lots of clouds.

d) Windy: Windy weather is when you feel a lot of air moving around you.

e) Snowy: Snowy weather happens when it gets really cold and instead of rain, frozen water called snow falls from the sky.

f) Stormy: It usually includes thunderstorms with thunder and lightning. It often comes with heavy rain or even hail.

Changes Across the Four Seasons

Seasons are like different parts of the year that have different weather and things happening around us.

There are mainly 5 different seasons:

a) Summer season
b) Winter season
c) Spring season
d) Rainy season
e) Autumn season

Summer Season

a) Summer is when the weather becomes hot and sunny.
b) People wear cool and comfy clothes like shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops.
c) During summer, the days are longer.
d) Summer is perfect for enjoying delicious ice cream and other cool treats like popsicles.
e) We should remember to stay hydrated, apply sunscreen and stay protected from the sun while going out.

Winter Season

a) Winter is the coldest season of the year.
b) People need to wear warm clothes like coats, hats, scarves and gloves to stay cosy and comfortable.
c) In winter, the nights are longer and the days are shorter.
d) It snows in many places during winter.
e) Some people enjoy winter sports like skiing, ice skating or ice hockey.

Spring Season

a) Spring is when the weather starts getting warmer after the cold winter.
b) Spring is a season when flowers start to bloom and trees start growing new leaves.
c) Spring is an excellent time for gardening.
d) Spring is a great time for outdoor activities due to the pleasant weather.
e) You can fly kites, ride bicycles, have picnics in parks and play games outside.

Rainy Season

a) As the name suggests, it rains a lot during the rainy season.
b) It is also known as monsoon season.
c) Rain is essential for plants and flowers to grow. During the rainy season, plants become greener.
d) People wear quick-drying and waterproof clothing such as raincoats and carry umbrellas while going out in the rain.
e) Heavy rains help fill up lakes, rivers and ponds during this season.

Autumn Season

a) In autumn, the weather starts to get cooler.
b) As the weather gets cooler, people wear cosy clothes like light sweaters, jackets and scarves.
c) The autumn season is also known as fall.
d) In autumn, the leaves on trees change colour and turn into shades of red orange, yellow and brown. The leaves also start falling from trees.
e) Autumn is a time when farmers harvest their crops.