The Science of Fall | Compilation | SciShow Kids

The video explores the transition from summer to fall, explaining why leaves change color due to chlorophyll reduction. It discusses how animals like squirrels prepare for winter by storing food. The video also includes a pumpkin dissection to understand its parts and highlights interesting facts about turkeys, including their sounds and unique body parts.

What is one of the main reasons leaves change color in autumn?

• Increase in chlorophyll

• Decrease in rainfall

• Decrease in sunlight

• Increase in temperature

Why do leaves eventually fall from trees in autumn?

• They are eaten by animals

• They are blown away by the wind

• They become too heavy

• They lose chlorophyll and energy

How do squirrels prepare for winter?

• By building nests in trees

• By growing thicker fur

• By storing food underground

• By migrating to warmer areas

What is a unique feature of pumpkins that makes them suitable for carving?

• Their sweet taste

• Their hard rind

• Their small size

• Their bright color

What part of the pumpkin is edible and often used in cooking?

• The seeds

• The stem

• The rind

• The pulp

What sound is commonly associated with male turkeys?

• Quack

• Gobble

• Caw

• Chirp

What is the purpose of a turkey's gizzard?

• To digest food

• To grind food

• To filter food

• To store food

What is the flap of skin over a turkey's beak called?

• Waddle

• Snood

• Beak flap

• Crest

How do turkeys use their snood and waddle?

• To attract mates

• To regulate temperature

• To communicate emotions

• To store food

What is a common misconception about turkeys?

• They are always aggressive

• They only eat plants

• They are not smart

• They can't fly