Science of the Season
What natural pigment causes leaves to turn yellow and orange in the fall?
Carotenoids
What ancient festival celebrated the end of harvest and inspired modern harvest festivals?
Samhain
Which Wisconsin city hosts the famous Cranberry Festival each fall?
A) WarrensâB) Wisconsin DellsâC) TomahâD) Eau Claire
A) Warrens
What spooky fall movie features the Sanderson sisters returning to modern-day Salem?
Hocus Pocus
What is the most popular pie flavor served during fall holidays?
Pumpkin
What process do trees slow down in autumn to conserve energy?
Photosynthesis
What year was the first official Thanksgiving proclaimed in the United States?
1863 (by Abraham Lincoln)
Which scenic Wisconsin drive is famous for fall foliage and Lake Michigan views? A) Highway 8âB) Highway 42âC) Highway 151âD) Highway 41
B) Highway 42 (Door County)
What composer wrote The Four Seasons, including the piece âAutumnâ?
Antonio Vivaldi
What is the birthstone for October?
Opal (or Tourmaline)
What causes the crisp, cool air typical of autumn?
The tilt of the Earthâs axis, causing less direct sunlight
The Pilgrimsâ first Thanksgiving was celebrated in which U.S. state?
Massachusetts
Which Wisconsin national forest is especially known for its vibrant autumn colors?
A) Chequamegon-NicoletâB) Kettle MoraineâC) Black RiverâD) Blue Mound
A) Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
In the novel The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, who is the Headless Horseman said to haunt?
Ichabod Crane
What animal is often seen migrating south during fall?
Geese
What animal prepares for hibernation by entering a deep sleep-like state called âtorporâ?
Bears (and some bats, squirrels, and raccoons)
What 19th-century invention made large-scale grain harvesting faster and easier?
The mechanical reaper
What Wisconsin crop is harvested in flooded fields during fall? A) CornâB) CranberriesâC) SoybeansâD) Barley
B) Cranberries
The 1998 film Practical Magic stars which two actresses as witch sisters?
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
What sport is most associated with autumn in the United States?
Football
What is the scientific term for the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals?
Phenology
What Native American tribe is credited with teaching the Pilgrims to grow corn?
The Wampanoag
Which Wisconsin city holds the âAutumn on Paradeâ festival with a pumpkin-dropped car smash? A) RiponâB) Green LakeâC) OconomowocâD) Ripley
A) Ripon
In Ray Bradburyâs Something Wicked This Way Comes, what attraction rolls into town in autumn?
A dark carnival
What fall month was named after the Latin word for âeightâ?
October (from octo)