Autumn Facts
What season comes right after summer?
Fall
What colorful part of a tree often falls to the ground in autumn?
Leaves
What usually happens to temperatures as autumn moves toward winter?
They generally get colder.
What orange vegetable is often carved into a jack-o'-lantern?
Pumpkin
What holiday is celebrated on October 31?
Halloween
In which three months does autumn usually occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
September, October, and November
Name one animal that gathers or stores food to prepare for winter.
A squirrel, chipmunk, or another food-storing animal.
What do we call frozen water that falls from clouds in the form of tiny ice crystals?
Snow
What warm drink is often made with apple juice or cider and autumn spices?
Spiced apple cider.
What do people often jump into after raking fallen leaves into a pile?
A pile of leaves!
What happens to the length of daylight as fall progresses toward winter?
The days generally become shorter.
What is the name for an animal's long period of reduced activity during winter?
Hibernation
What is the name for water droplets that form on cool surfaces, such as grass, in the morning?
Dew
What popular pie is made with a filling flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin?
Pumpkin pie.
In the United States, what November holiday is often celebrated with a meal shared with family or friends?
Thanksgiving
What astronomical event marks the beginning of fall?
The autumnal equinox
Why do some birds migrate south in autumn?
To find warmer conditions and more available food.
Why might you see your breath on a chilly autumn morning?
Water vapor in your warm breath cools and condenses into tiny droplets, making a visible cloud.
What sweet fall fruit is used to make applesauce, apple cider, and apple pie?
Apples
What is the activity called when people visit a farm to choose pumpkins directly from the field?
Pumpkin picking.
Why do we have seasons on Earth
Because Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun
What green pigment in leaves breaks down in autumn, allowing yellow and orange colors to become visible?
Chlorophyll
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions; climate describes typical patterns over many years.
Pumpkins, squash, and corn are often harvested in autumn. What is the name for gathering ripe crops from fields?
Harvesting.
A farmer creates a maze using tall corn plants, and visitors try to find their way out. What is this attraction called?
A corn maze.