Autumn Facts and Traditions

Front

What is the end month of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

December

Front

Which fruit is most associated with the fall season?

Back

Pumpkin

Front

What ingredients are used to create a pumpkin spice blend?

Back

Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg

Front

What is the maximum running speed of wild turkeys?

Back

25 mph

Front

What pigment's absence causes leaves to turn yellow, orange, or red in autumn?

Back

Chlorophylls

Front

What is the significance of autumn in many cultures?

Back

Autumn is often associated with harvest festivals and thanksgiving.

Front

What natural phenomenon occurs during autumn that affects daylight hours?

Back

The autumn equinox, when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is a common tradition during autumn in many countries?

Back

Celebrating Halloween with costumes and trick-or-treating.

Front

What is the scientific term for the process of leaves changing color in autumn?

Back

Abscission.

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with autumn?

Back

Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall.