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100
Which of these birds does not migrate south in the fall? (A) Hummingbird (B) Swallow (C) Storks (D) Ravens
D - Ravens do not migrate south.
100
TRUE or FALSE: A pumpkin is a fruit.
TRUE - Technically, a pumpkin is a fruit. This is because it is from the seed-bearing part of a flowering plant. Vegetables, on the other hand, are the edible portion of plants such as leaves, stems, roots, bulbs, flowers and tubers. Because pumpkins are less sweet and more savory, we often call them vegetables.
100
Which wild bird was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving? (A) goose (B) pheasant (C) turkey (D) duck
B - pheasant was not served at the first Thanksgiving.
100
What popular apple was invented in Minnesota at the University of MN?
The Honeycrisp apple. It was produced from a cross between two types of apple trees by the University of Minnesota apple breeding program in 1960. They were trying to develop an apple that could stand the cold weather and bear a lot of tasty fruit. The Honeycrisp apple was released to the public in 1991.
100
Corn comes in all of the following colors EXCEPT: (A) white (B) red (C) orange (D) black
C - Orange. Corn comes in a lot of different colors, including red, white, purple, green, yellow, black and blue/gray but it does not come in orange.
200
When does the fall season begin? (A) September 22 (B) October 31 - Halloween (C) October 1 (D) November 10
A - The fall season begins on September 22 every year. The first day of autumn is known as the "autumnal equinox." On this day, the number of hours of daylight and darkness are equal.
200
TRUE OR FALSE: Squash and gourds are the same thing.
FALSE - Both squash and gourds grow on vines but they have very different uses. Squash is used in various foods such as soups, stews, and casseroles, among other things. Gourds are not edible and are usually used for fall decoration.
200
TRUE OR FALSE: Male and female turkeys make a gobble noise.
FALSE - Only male turkeys make the gobble sound. Female turkeys make a cackle sound.
200
Which country produces the most apples each year? (A) Canada (B) United States (C) China (D) Italy
C - China! Over 63 million tons of apples are produced annually worldwide. The biggest producer is China, representing around 40% of the world's total. The US is the second largest producer with over 5 million tons.
200
On average how many kernels are on an ear of corn? (A) 250 (B) 400 (C) 600 (D) 800
D - On average an ear of corn has 800 kernels in 16 rows.
300
What do we do with our clocks every Autumn?
We set them back one hour for daylight saving. We set them ahead one hour in the Spring. We change our clocks two times during the year to make better use of the natural daylight.
300
Which of these is NOT the name of a squash: (A) Butternut (B) Spaghetti (C) Chestnut (D) Acorn
C - Chestnut. This is a type of nut.
300
What is a snood and wattle? (A) types of hats worn by a pilgrim (B) the loose skin on the bill and under a male turkey's neck (C) special hot cider drinks often served on Thanksgiving (D) a popular dance of the Pilgrims
B - the loss skin on top of the bill and under a male turkey's neck is called a snood. It can change color based on the turkey's mood.
300
How many apples does it take to make 1 gallon of apple cider? (A) 20 apples (B) 36 apples (C) 45 apples (D) 75 apples
B - it takes approximately 36 apples to make 1 gallon of apple cider!
300
Which of the following contains corn: (A) paint (B) soda (C) laundry detregent (D) all of the above
D - These all can contain corn as an ingredient. Corn is found in many food and non-food items that we use daily.
400
What do we call the full moon closest to the start of the fall season? (A) Harvest Moon (B) Blue Moon (C) Bright Moon (D) Corn Moon
A - Harvest Moon.
400
How heavy was the world's largest pumpkin? (A) 998 lbs. (B) 1,730 lbs. (C) 2,625 lbs. (D) 3,001 lbs.
C - The largest pumpkin ever weighed 2,625 lbs. It was grown by a man from Belgium and was recorded on October 9, 2016.
400
Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States? (A) 5 million (B) 18 million (C) 46 million (D) 112 million
C - 46 Million turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving in the United States. About 22 million are eaten on Christmas and 19 million on Easter.
400
TRUE or FALSE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
TRUE - Well, at least an apple is a healthy food choice. Apples are filled with potassium, vitamin C, carbohydrates, fiber and antioxidants. These are all substances that keep our bodies healthy.
400
TRUE or FALSE: All ears of corn have an even number of rows.
TRUE! During the early stages of the development of the corn, flowers form in long rows. These rows then double forming pairs of rows. This results in there always being an even number of rows on each ear of corn.
500
TRUE OR FALSE: The true color of leaves is the green color we see in the summer.
FALSE: When the leaves turn colors in the fall, they actually are returning to their normal colors. During the summer months, the chlorophyll present in the leaves causes the leaves to turn green, blocking the leaves' actual colors. They lose chlorophyll as the weather turns colder, allowing their true colors to show.
500
Historically, pumpkins were used for many different reasons. Which one of the following is NOT a way in which pumpkins have been used: (A) Curing snake bites (B) Measuring for haircuts (C) Shoes (D) Removing freckles
C - Pumpkins have not been used as shoes, but it has been used by Native American Indians and New Englanders in the 19th century to cure snake bites, remove freckles and measure for haircuts by placing a hollowed out pumpkin shell on one's head to ensure a straight cut around.
500
TRUE or FALSE: The United States is the only country that celebrates Thanksgiving.
FALSE - The Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving too!
500
TRUE or FALSE: Apples are part of the Rose plant family.
TRUE - Plants are placed in the same family according to flower structure and the flower of an apple and a single rose all have five outer sepals, five petals that slightly overlap, and stamens that occur in groups of five in the centre. Many other fruits are found in this family, including cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, pears, strawberries, blackberries, currants, and raspberries.
500
Is corn a vegetable or a grain?
Possibly BOTH. Whole corn, like you eat on the cob, is considered a vegetable. The corn kernel itself (where popcorn comes from) is considered a grain. To be more specific, this form of corn is a “whole” grain. To complicate things a little more, many grains including popcorn are considered to be a fruit. This is because they come from the seed or flower part of the plant. So, corn may be considered a vegetable, grain and fruit!
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