Autumn Leaves Quiz

What happens to the leaves during the winter months?

• They grow larger

• They turn green

• They die

• They produce more food

What is the role of chlorophyll in leaves?

• It makes the leaves turn red

• It processes sunlight into sugars

• It helps the leaves fall off

• It stores water in the leaves

What happens to the chlorophyll in leaves as the weather gets colder?

• It increases in amount

• It turns into water

• It is removed, revealing hidden colors

• It makes the leaves grow faster

What are the first colors to appear in leaves as they change?

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

Why do trees actively shed their leaves?

• To make room for new leaves

• To ensure the tree's long-term survival

• To attract insects

• To produce more food

What happens to most leaves by the time summer ends?

• They turn blue

• They are eaten by bugs or decay

• They grow larger

• They produce more food

What does the tree do with the useful parts of the leaves as the weather gets colder?

• It discards them

• It stores them for winter in its roots

• It uses them to grow new leaves

• It turns them into flowers

What is revealed when the green chlorophyll is removed from the leaves?

• New leaves

• Hidden colors in the leaves

• Flowers

• Fruits

What is the purpose of the thick, waxy coating on evergreen trees?

• To make the tree look shiny

• To protect the leaves from freezing and rupturing

• To attract insects

• To help the tree grow faster

What is the annoying part about leaves falling off Christmas trees?

• They make the tree look bare

• They are difficult to clean from the carpet

• They attract insects

• They change color