Fall History & Facts
What are the causes of fall colors in leaves?
A.Chlorophyll B.The weather C.Harvest moon
A. Chlorophyll
What is the holiday the day after thanksgiving when everything goes on sale?
Black Friday
What continents do pumpkins grow on?
6 continents-North + South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia/Oceania
Why do birds migrate south?
Travel for mating/foods/warm weather
During Fall many animals gather food or prepare for this long winter sleep
Hibernation
Before the 16th century fall/autumn was called what?
Harvest
When is thanksgiving?
The last Thursday of November/4th Thursday of November
This famous vegetable is known to get carved up in the Fall.
Pumpkin
What causes fall?
The earth's tilt and rotation
What is the most popular sport for Fall?
A. Soccer B. Football C. Baseball D. Hockey
B. Football
The first day of Fall in 2026?
A. August 10 B. August 22 C. September 22
C. September 22
When is Indigenous people day/Columbus day?
October 10
What dish wasn't served at the 1st Thanksgiving?
a. green bean casserole b. stuffing c. cranberry sauce
A. green bean casserole
When does fall start and when does it end?
September 22 - December 21
Before artificial lighting, which moonlight was essential to a farmer's successful harvest?
A.Blood moon B.Harvest moon C.Full moon
B. Harvest moon
The 1st Thanksgiving were between the pilgrims & the
A. Cherokee B. Wampanoag C. Navajo D. Chippewa
B. Wampanoag
In what city is Macy's thanksgiving held?
A. Los Angeles B. New York C. Chicago
B. New York
How many varieties of apples are there? (4000-8000)
Over 6000
Americans typically refer to this time of year as "fall", while the British use what word?
A. Equinox B. Harvest C. Autumn
C. Autumn
WORD OF THE DAY!! Definition:
Immediate repetition of a word or phrase for poetic/rhetorical effect
Epizeuxis
"ep-uh-zoox-sis"
What is the first official day of the Fall season called?
Autumnal equinox
In Mexico this Fall holiday honors deceased loved ones?
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
How many apples does it take to make one gallon of apple cider? (less than 50)
About 36 apples
What happen when the northern hemisphere tilts toward the sun?
A.We get colder B.nothing C.We get warmer
C. We get warmer
What are the autumn months in the southern hemisphere? (name 3)
Bonus Points-What continents contain the southern hemisphere?
March, April, May
Bonus Points- South America, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, and Asia