Fall Trivia

What causes the leaves to change color in the fall?

• Decrease in chlorophyll production

• Increase in chlorophyll production.

• Decrease in sunlight exposure.

• Increase in temperature.

Which season is known as the harvest season?

• autumn

• summer

• winter

• spring

What popular flavor is associated with fall and often used in drinks and desserts?

• apple

• pumpkin

• cinnamon

• maple

What is another name for the season of fall?

• spring

• winter

• summer

• autumn

What is the date of the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere?

• October 1

• September 22 or 23

• November 15

• September 21

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

• Lack of sunlight.

• Decrease in water absorption.

• Decrease in chlorophyll production

• Increase in chlorophyll production.

What are some common activities during the harvest season?

• Pruning trees and shrubs.

• Selling and distributing harvested crops.

• Watering, weeding, and fertilizing crops.

• Planting, cultivating, harvesting, storing and preserving crops.

What is the main ingredient in pumpkin spice?

• pumpkin

• cinnamon

• nutmeg

• spices

What are some traditional symbols of autumn?

• pumpkins, apples, leaves changing colors, scarecrows, and cornucopias

• sunflowers, acorns, bonfires, hay bales

• snowflakes, icicles, mittens, hot chocolate

• beach balls, sunglasses, flip flops, ice cream

What is the significance of the equinox?

• The equinox is significant because it marks the beginning of summer.

• The equinox is significant because it marks the longest day of the year.

• The equinox is significant because it marks the two times in a year when the day and night are of equal length.

• The equinox is significant because it marks the shortest day of the year.