Have you ever thought about how the weather affects what people do every day? 🌦️ Let’s explore how the climates in China and Malaysia shape the lives of the people who live there!
China: A Land of Four Seasons ❄️🌸☀️🍂
China is a big country with different seasons. In the spring, flowers bloom and farmers start planting their crops. 🌱 Spring is a time of new beginnings!
In the summer, it’s hot, and plants grow quickly under the warm sun. ☀️ People might cool off by eating ice cream or swimming.
During autumn, the weather gets cooler, and it’s time to harvest the crops. 🍁 Farmers collect rice, wheat, and other foods they’ve grown.
In winter, it can be very cold, especially in northern China. ❄️ People bundle up in warm clothes and enjoy hot foods like dumplings and hot pot. 🍲
Festivals and Seasons
The seasons also bring special festivals! In spring, there’s the Qingming Festival, a time to remember ancestors and enjoy the outdoors. 🌼 In autumn, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, families gather to eat mooncakes and look at the bright full moon. 🌕
Malaysia: Tropical Paradise All Year Round 🌴☀️
Malaysia is near the equator, so it’s warm and rainy most of the time. There aren’t four seasons like in China; instead, there’s a dry season and a rainy season. 🌧️
Because the weather stays the same, farmers can grow crops all year! Malaysia is famous for growing rubber trees and oil palms. 🌴 These trees love the warm, wet climate.
Rice, a food many people eat every day, can be planted whenever there’s enough rain. 🌾 This flexibility helps farmers adjust their work to the weather.
Life in a Tropical Climate
People in Malaysia often wear light clothing to stay cool. 🩳 They enjoy spicy and flavorful foods, which are delicious in the warm weather! 🍛
Climate Shapes Culture
In both China and Malaysia, the climate influences how people live, what they eat, and the festivals they celebrate. 🌍 Next time you enjoy your favorite seasonal activity, think about how the weather makes it possible!
Isn’t it amazing how the sun, rain, and seasons shape our world? ☀️🌧️
Reference(s):
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