Autumn Changes and Nature Quiz

What chemical in leaves is responsible for their green color and helps in photosynthesis?

• Xanthophyll

• Carotene

• Anthocyanin

• Chlorophyll

Why do leaves appear red, orange, and yellow in the fall?

• Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other pigments

• The leaves absorb more sunlight

• The temperature increases

• The tree produces new pigments

How do squirrels prepare for winter?

• They migrate to warmer areas

• They grow thicker fur

• They hibernate in trees

• They store food underground

What happens to the energy produced by leaves as winter approaches?

• It is converted into chlorophyll

• It is lost as the leaves fall

• It is used immediately by the tree

• It is stored in the tree for winter

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

• Pulp

• Stem

• Fibrous strands

• Rind

What is the purpose of the fibrous strands inside a pumpkin?

• To store water

• To make the pumpkin heavier

• To connect seeds to the vine for nutrients

• To protect the seeds

What is a unique feature of a turkey's digestive system?

• They have teeth to chew food

• They use a gizzard to grind food

• They digest food externally

• They have multiple stomachs

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

• Crest

• Snood

• Wattle

• Gizzard

How can you tell a male turkey from a female turkey by their sounds?

• Both gobble equally

• Females gobble, males chirp

• Neither makes a sound

• Males gobble, females chirp

What is a popular activity involving pumpkins during the fall?

• Carving jack-o-lanterns

• Painting them blue

• Making pumpkin soup

• Using them as weights