Autumn Vocabulary

What is the term used to describe the process of gathering crops in autumn?

• planting

• watering

• harvesting

• weeding

Which of the following is a common autumn vegetable that is often used in pies and soups? a) Carrot b) Pumpkin c) Broccoli d) Cabbage

• c) Broccoli

• b) Pumpkin

• a) Carrot

• d) Cabbage

What is the term for the colorful transformation of leaves in autumn?

• leaf transformation

• fall foliage

• autumn colors

• colorful fall

Which of the following is a common autumn fruit that is often used in cider and pies? a) Orange b) Apple c) Banana d) Grape

• b) Apple

• a) Orange

• c) Banana

• d) Grape

What is the term for the cool and crisp weather that is often associated with autumn?

• fall

• winter

• summer

• spring

Which of the following is a popular autumn activity where people visit farms to pick their own fruits and vegetables? a) Apple picking b) Swimming c) Skiing d) Gardening

• a) Apple picking

• d) Gardening

• c) Skiing

• b) Swimming

What is the term for the period of time when animals prepare for winter by storing food and finding shelter?

• dormancy

• hibernation

• estivation

• migration

Which of the following is a common autumn activity where people go for long walks in nature to enjoy the changing colors of the leaves? a) Leaf peeping b) Bungee jumping c) Roller skating d) Shopping

• c) Roller skating

• a) Leaf peeping

• b) Bungee jumping

• d) Shopping

What is the term for the process of animals migrating to warmer regions during autumn?

• migration

• estivation

• torpor

• hibernation

Which of the following is a common autumn activity where people gather around a bonfire and roast marshmallows? a) Bonfire party b) Movie night c) Yoga class d) Cooking class

• a) Bonfire party

• b) Movie night

• d) Cooking class

• c) Yoga class