* Weather: Spring weather is typically mild, with temperatures gradually warming up as the season progresses. There is often rain and thunderstorms, as well as occasional hail.
* Plants: Spring is the season of new growth. Trees and plants begin to bud and bloom, and flowers start to appear.
* Animals: Animals that hibernate during the winter begin to emerge from their dens. Birds start to migrate back to their breeding grounds, and mammals give birth to their young.
Summer
* Weather: Summer weather is typically hot and humid. There is often sunshine, with occasional rain and thunderstorms.
* Plants: Plants continue to grow and flower during the summer. Some plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, ripen during this time.
* Animals: Animals that live in warm climates thrive during the summer. Insects, reptiles, and birds are all common sights.
Fall
* Weather: Fall weather is typically mild, with temperatures gradually cooling down as the season progresses. There is often rain and fog, as well as occasional frost.
* Plants: Trees and plants begin to change color in the fall. Leaves turn red, orange, and yellow before falling off the trees.
* Animals: Animals that live in cold climates begin to prepare for winter. Some animals, such as squirrels and chipmunks, gather food and store it for the winter. Other animals, such as birds, migrate to warmer climates.
Winter
* Weather: Winter weather is typically cold and snowy. There is often ice and frost, and the days are shorter than the nights.
* Plants: Most plants dormant during the winter. They have lost their leaves and are not actively growing.
* Animals: Animals that live in cold climates have adapted to survive in the winter. Some animals, such as polar bears and seals, have thick fur coats that keep them warm. Other animals, such as snowshoe hares and ptarmigans, have white fur or feathers that camouflage them in the snow.
