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Halloween Science

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 16mins

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1.

The original jack-o-lanterns were not pumpkins. They were vegetables that came from this part of the plant:

a)

flower

b)

leaf

c)

root

d)

stem

2.

Modern jack-o-lanterns are carved from pumpkins. A pumpkin is scientifically classified as a ___.

a)

fruit

b)

protein

c)

vegetable

3.

On November 2nd, Dia de los Muertos, families honor adults who have died and place orange marigolds on grave sites. Marigolds are a common vegetable garden plant because they:

a)

attract bees for pollinating

b)

keep away slugs from tomatoes

c)

repel moths and beetles

d)

all of these are true

4.

Sugar rationing during World War II halted trick-or-treating. Which type of sugar is found in candy?

a)

fructose

b)

glucose

c)

lactose

d)

sucrose

5.

Halloween is the focus of many fall festivals. What is the official name of the first day of fall?

a)

autumnal equinox

b)

Halloween

c)

Labor Day

d)

vernal equinox

6.

Leaves lose their green chlorophyll in the fall and turn many colors. Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common fall leaf colors?

a)

orange

b)

red

c)

purple

d)

yellow

7.

The world's heaviest jack-o'-lantern weighed 2,350 pounds. That is over a ton! Which of these is NOT a real measurement of weight?

a)

dram

b)

grain

c)

scruple

d)

slug

8.

Research is science, too! According to CandyStore.com, what is Ohio's top-selling Halloween candy?

a)

Blow Pops

b)

M&Ms

c)

Reese Cups

d)

Starburst

9.

Research is science, too! According to Google trends, what is the most search Halloween costume in 2022?

a)

Dinosaur

b)

Spider-Man

c)

Stranger Things

d)

Witch

10.

The fear of Halloween is called

a)

Halloweenophobia

b)

Samhainophobia

c)

Witchophobia

11.

What is a carved pumpkin called?

a)

jack-o-lantern

b)

turnip

c)

lantern

12.

What was candy corn originally called?

a)

pumpkin teeth

b)

lantern dots

c)

chicken feed

13.

What looks like a large pot, and used by witched to brew potions?

a)

skillet

b)

pan

c)

bowl

d)

cauldron

14.

What mammal is able to fly and associated with Halloween?

a)

Bird

b)

Bat

c)

Cat

d)

Pig

15.

Spiders have 8 legs. What else do they have 8 of?

a)

mouths

b)

hands

c)

eyes

d)

ears

16.

Superstition says bad luck will happen if you cross paths with this color cat

a)

white

b)

black

c)

orange

17.

These TWO colors are associated with Halloween

a)

blue

b)

red

c)

black

d)

orange

18.

Every Halloween, Charlie Brown and Linus wait for this to appear

a)

The Great Pumpkin

b)

The Silly Bat

c)

Snoopy

19.

The famous line when you need a Ghostbuster

a)

Help, I'm over here

b)

Who you gonna call?

c)

Can someone find me a Ghostbuster?

20.

What monster was created as a science experiment?

a)

Dracula

b)

The Wicked Witch

c)

Frankenstein

21.

What food group does a pumpkin belong to?

a)

fruit

b)

vegetable

22.

What famous book character wears round eye glasses and has a lightening bolt scar on his forehead?

a)

Junie B. Jones

b)

Harry Potter

23.

This was the first wrapped penny candy in America.

a)

Tootsie Roll

b)

Starburst

c)

snickers