FALL FACTS
What season comes directly after summer?
Fall/Autumn
What popular fall drink is made by heating apple juice with spices?
Apple Cider
Who sang “September” with Earth, Wind & ____?
Fire
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6
What word describes trees that lose their leaves each year?
Deciduous
What two months make up most of meteorological fall after September?
October & November
What legendary figure planted apple trees across parts of America?
Johnny Appleseed
“Wake me up when September ends” was recorded by what band?
Green Day
What position usually throws the football?
Quarterback
What pigment gives most leaves their green color?
Chlorophyll
What event occurs around September 22-23 when day and night are nearly equal?
Autumnal equinox
What state is famous for producing the most apples in the U.S.?
Washington
“September Morn” was recorded by what singer?
Neil Diamond
What NFL team is nicknamed the Packers?
Green Bay
As chlorophyll disappears, what two colors commonly become visible?
Yellow & Orange
What is the full moon nearest the autumn equinox traditionally called?
Harvest Moon
Granny Smith apples originated in what country?
Australia
What classic song begins with the idea of remembering the 21st night of September?
September
What trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl winner?
Vince Lombardi Trophy
What weather term describes frozen dew that may appear on cold fall mornings?
Frost
The word “autumn” traces back through French to what ancient language?
Latin
What gas released by apples helps fruit ripen faster?
Ethylene
“Autumn Leaves” was originally a song from what country?
France
What NFL team completed the famous undefeated 1972 season?
Miami Dolphins
What three pigments are mainly responsible for green, yellow/orange, and red/purple leaves?
Chlorophyll, carotenoids & anthocyanins