What are some fun facts about spring?
Test the knowledge of your family and friends with these spring trivia questions.
Enjoy questions on all things spring, including spring celebrations, spring break, spring flowers, nature, and general facts for kids
Fun Trivia Facts About Spring
First, start off with general fun trivia facts about spring to see what you know.
1. What is the first day of spring called?
The vernal equinox
2. What is the term equinox Latin for?
“Equal night”
3. According to Greek myth, the return of spring signals the return of the goddess of plants and fertility. Who is this Goddess of Spring?
Persephone
4. Early Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly toward what on the spring equinox?
The rising Sun
5. What happens on a vernal equinox?
12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness
6. What is the date spring arrives in the US in 2023?
March 20, 2023
7. Does this date change each year?
It occurs between March 19th and March 21st every year.
8. In which century did the word ‘spring’ originate?
14th
9. DST sets clocks forward by an hour in springtime. What does DST stand for?
Daylight Saving Time
Benjamin Franklin
11. What two U.S. states do not follow daylight savings?
Arizona and Hawaii
12. What are the spring zodiac signs?
Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
13. What is March named after?
Mars, the Roman God of war
14. What was the name for spring in Old English?
Originally spring was known as lent.
15. When does spring end in 2023?
June 21, 2023
16. The first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere is the first day of what season in the Northern Hemisphere?
Fall
17. What is the most popular month to get married in spring?
June
18. What are English spring buns traditionally called?
Hot cross buns
Spring Celebrations Trivia Questions
Next, learn about spring celebrations and festivals around the world with this section of trivia.
19. List five holidays that occur in spring.
Easter, April Fool’s Day, Passover, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Holi. (Don’t forget Star Wars Day!)
20. What spring festival is celebrated in Thailand?
Songkran
21. What is Semana Santa?
The Easter week celebrated in Spain.
22. The first day of spring marks the beginning of Nowruz. What is Nowruz?
The Persian New Year
23. When does Easter occur?
Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.
24. At Chichén Itzá, Mexico, the Mayan celebrate the first day of spring with “The Return of the _____ Serpent.”
Sun
25. The coming of spring coincides with what other celebration in China?
The Chinese New Year
26. On the first day of spring, what do people in Poland do?
They burn an effigy and throw it in the river to bid winter farewell.
27. This city, located in Ecuador, is said to enjoy spring-like weather all year round.
Loja City
28. Which country has sold the biggest chocolate egg ever, weighing the same as three cars and more than 34 feet high?
Italy
29. What is Holi?
The Indian festival of colors. It marks the beginning of spring.
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Easy Spring Trivia Questions For Kids
These spring facts will be fun for kids and the entire family.
30. As tradition goes, what happens if Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow on groundhog Day? (Hint: Phil is a groundhog)
Spring will come early.
31. True or False: In the Southern Hemisphere, springtime lasts from August until November.
True
32. What two seasons is spring in between?
After winter and before summer
33. Why is the day longer than the night during spring?
Earth is tilted towards the sun making daylight longer.
34. Celebrated in spring, what does the Easter egg symbolize?
New life (Find great Easter trivia here)
35. In which month does spring always start in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
36. What is it called when an animal sleeps during the winter and wakes in spring?
Hibernation
37. Which animal is the mascot of spring?
The bunny
38. Which Disney movie is about a young deer?
Bambi
39. April showers bring what?
May flowers
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Spring Break Trivia
Have you ever headed to a spring break destination? Test your knowledge of this popular travel time!
40. What movie did the modern spring break gain popularity from?
Where The Boys Are
41. How much do students spend each year on spring break?
$1 Billion
42. What is an “alternative” spring break?
Doing volunteer work.
43. David Knell and Perry Lang starred in this 1983 film.
Spring Break
44. What is the most popular Mexican destination for spring break?
Cancun
45. What U.S. city is considered the birthplace of spring break?
Fort Lauderdale
46. Why did spring break traffic to Fort Lauderdale spike during the 1940s?
German submarine activity
47. Which TV channel began broadcasting annual spring break specials in 1986?
MTV
48. How many college-aged kids are said to go on spring break each year?
Approximately 1.5 million students engage in spring break travel.
49. Which ancient civilization celebrated a tradition similar to spring break?
Greeks
50. What is the most popular spring break destination in Texas?
South Padre Island
Spring Flowers Trivia
Grass turns green, trees get their leaves back, and flowers bloom in the springtime. Test your knowledge of these sweet-smelling and mood-boosting flowers with spring flowers trivia.
51. Name two flowers that bloom in spring that start with the letter ‘L’.
Lilacs and Lilies
52. The opening of this flower signals the start of spring for the Japanese.
The cherry blossom
53. Name a popular yellow spring flower that begins with the letter ‘D’.
Daffodil
54. This flower is one of the first to pop out in the spring and the first that people get rid of. What is it?
Dandelions
55. How can you protect the bulb of a spring flower from damage?
Use a tunic or brown papery fiber to cover the bulb.
56. When do you plant a bulb?
Before the ground freezes.
58. Which short-lived, fragrant purple flower is symbolic of the first emotions of love?
The purple lilac
59. This tree blooms each spring and is the state symbol of Virginia, New Jersey, Missouri, and North Carolina. What is it?
The Dogwood
60. This fragrant flower is native to the warmer regions of Asia and Oceania. It can be made into tea and also used in perfumes. What is it?
Jasmine
61. These flowers have medicinal purposes, are considered a good omen for a happy marriage, and are named after Paeon in Greek Mythology.
Peonies
62. This country has a Tulip Festival in the spring.
Canada
63. The wattle blooming is a sign of spring in what country?
Australia
64. What is a spring flower that grows in the woods?
Primrose
65. This flower is recognized for its distinctly fragrant scent, variety of colors, and symbol of rebirth. These flowers are used during Persian New Year.
Hyacinths
66. This flower has thousands of variations, has become a symbol of Easter, and when in bloom has a bright corona or crown-like structure surrounding its bell.
Daffodils
67. The petals of this flower represent faith, hope, courage, wisdom, and admiration.
Iris
68. Add this beautiful and brightly colored flower to a spring salad as their petals are edible.
Daisies
69. The concentration of soil determines the hue of this fragrant flower.
A) Black-eyed Susan
B) Hyacinth
C) Hydrangea
D) Lilac
Answer: C) Hydrangea
70. This flower only blooms for three to seven days in the spring with over 3,000 different varieties.
A) Freesia
B) Peony
C) Tulip
D) Bloodroot
Answer: C) Tulip
72. This plant belongs to the asparagus family. Its flowers look like little starfishes.
A) Lilly
B) Hydrangea
C) Hyacinth
D) Lilac
Answer: C) Hyacinth
73. How many tulips bloom in the Netherlands each spring?
A) More than 7 million
B) More than 5 million
C) More than 3 million
D) More than 1 million
Answer: A) More than 7 Million
Spring Nature Trivia For Kids and Adults
Lastly, test your knowledge of general spring nature trivia as it blooms and grows during this season.
74. What date does meteorological spring begin?
March 1st- Average temperatures increase by 10 degrees over the month
75. June is known as the start of a season with big storms that happen above and near the ocean. What season is this?
Hurricane season
76. This windy and dangerous weather phenomenon is most common in the spring.
Tornadoes
77. With moist air, warmth, and many more moving wind currents, this is likely to happen in the spring.
Thunderstorms
78. During the spring, these small creatures are more vocal as they work to attract mates and warn away rivals.
Birds
79. Many animals do this in the spring when temperatures are warmer and food is plentiful.
Reproduce
80. Around 81 million people in the U.S. suffer from this ailment. It is most common in the spring.
Seasonal allergies
81. What is a common culprit for spring allergies?
Pollen
82. Why does the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere drop each spring and summer?
Through photosynthesis as plants start to grow.
83. What makes it possible for scents to stay in the air longer during the spring?
There is more moisture in the air
84. What are baby bunnies called?
Kittens
85. Which animal can see the earth’s magnetic field and uses it to hunt it’s prey?
Baby fox
86. What are baby goats called?
Kids
87. Which spring mammal has the thickest fur?
Otters
88. What does the term ‘spring chicken’ mean?
Young
90. Why is spring a good time to plant seeds?
The once frozen ground becomes softer and absorbs more water to help grow plants.
91. Which spring months do butterflies hatch?
March and April
92. Which sea animal can be observed frequently during spring when they migrate from Australia back to Antarctica?
Whales
93. Which species of bird is an iconic symbol of spring in North America?
Robin
94. This insect is likely to swarm during the spring in order to start new colonies from successful ones.
Honeybees
95. In spring, rabbits can have litters of up to how many baby bunnies?
Twelve
96. These creatures lay eggs in water in early March. What are they?
Frogs
97. What animal returns to the same beach where it was born to lay eggs each spring?
Leatherback sea turtles
98. What creature lays eggs more frequently with increasing light hours?
Hens
99. This bird is considered a spring animal because they return to the rocky coastal regions of Ireland during the spring after spending months out at sea.
Puffins
100. What animal relies on their fat reserves to get through winter? They do not eat until they wake in spring.
Bears
True or False Spring Trivia Questions
Finish up spring trivia with true or false questions.
101. The term vernal is Latin for “spring”.
True
102. A person at the South Pole on the first day of spring would see the Sun skimming across the horizon, beginning six months of uninterrupted daylight.
False. This happens at the North Pole.
103. “Spring fever” is actual psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring. It includes restlessness, daydreaming, and increased energy.
True
104. Babies conceived in the spring are more likely to be premature.
True. Scientists think this is due to pregnant women contracting the flu later in their pregnancies, increasing the risk of premature labor.
105. The fall and spring equinoxes are the only two times during the year when the Sun rises due east and sets due west.
True
107. Maple syrup tastes the sweetest in spring.
True
108. It is possible to balance an egg on its end on the spring equinox.
False
109. Children grow faster in the spring than during other times of the year.
True
110. Spring helps us stay healthier. Our bodies create more mucus with more humid air.
True
To Consider With Spring Trivia
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