General
Seasonal Changes
Plants and Harvest
Animals
Random Autumn Fun
100

What date does the autumn equinox usually fall on in the Northern Hemisphere?

Around September 22 or 23.

100

What weather phenomenon often happens when warm and cool air collide in fall?

Thunderstorms.

100

What fruit is most commonly associated with fall harvests in North America?

Apples
100

What do squirrels do with acorns in fall?

Store them for winter.

100

What is the astrological sign for late September to late October?

Libra.

200

What happens to day and night during the autumn equinox?

They are roughly equal in length.

200

What type of fog is common in autumn mornings?

Radiation fog.

200

What grain is often harvested in fall and made into bread?

Wheat.

200

What animal begins hibernation preparations in autumn?

Bears.

200

What bird sound is often heard during autumn migration at night?

Honking of geese.

300

What pigment causes the red and purple colors in fall leaves?

Anthocyanin.

300

What weather pattern is often called “Indian Summer”?

A period of unseasonably warm weather in fall.

300

What orange vegetable is harvested in fall and used in soups and pies?

Pumpkin.

300

What insect is famous for migrating to Mexico in fall?

Monarch butterflies.

300

Which insect is nicknamed “fall cricket” for its chirps in autumn?

Field cricket.

400

Which pigment is responsible for yellow and orange colors in fall foliage?

Carotenoids.

400

What season follows fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

Winter.

400

What nuts are often gathered in fall and used in pies or candies?

Pecans.

400

Which mammals grow a thicker coat in autumn?

Deer, foxes, and rabbits.

400

What color do birch tree leaves turn in autumn?

Yellow.

500

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other pigments.

500

What natural event marks the end of fall?

The winter solstice.

500

What fall root vegetable is often roasted or mashed?

Sweet potatoes.

500

What owl is often associated with crisp autumn nights?

The great horned owl.

500

What sport season begins in the fall in the U.S.?

American Football

600

Which U.S. state is most famous for its fall foliage in New England?

Vermont.

600

During fall, do days get shorter or longer?

Shorter.

600

What purple vegetable is harvested in the fall and pickled in many cuisines?

Beets


600

What do honeybees do in autumn to prepare for winter?

Store honey and cluster for warmth.

600

What popular outdoor activity involves walking in forests to view foliage?

Leaf Peeping

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