General Knowledge
September 23rd is the first day of…
Fall/Autumn
As ______ season approaches, leaves form a glossy covering so they do not need water.
Winter
Pumpkins are most commonly made into this dessert…
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkins fall under the _____ food group.
Fruit
The freshest fruit in fall is...
An apple
What happens to our clocks in Autumn?
Set an hour back
What major process are leaves a part of?
Photosynthesis
Pumpkins are mostly made up of…
Water
The 3 ingredients sugar, marshmallows and corn syrup make up this candy…
Candy corn
Full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox is...
A Harvest Moon
The official beginning of fall is called…
Fall/Autumn Equinox
What makes leaves turn the colors red or purple.
Sap
Besides orange, 4 other colors of pumpkins are…
White, Blue, Green and Yellow
How many types of corn are there?
6 types
What vitamins do pumpkins contain?
Vitamin A and potassium
What is the solstice that comes after Autumn Equinox…
Winter
Why do leaves change color in the fall/autumn?
Leaves lose chlorophyll and their other pigments are exposed.
What family does a pumpkin belong to?
Gourd
How many types of apples are there in the United States?
There are around 2,000-3,000 types of apples in the United States.
Which state grows the most pumpkins? Georgia/ Kansas/ Illinois/ Alabama
Illinois
Why causes fall?
The Earth's tilt
What is the purpose of the veins in a leaf?
To carry water throughout the leaf.
What is the pumpkin capital of the world?
Morton, Illinois
How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving?
What language does the word Autumn come from?
French