Autumn vocab
Corvid
The family of birds including crows
Which class of animals do spiders belong to?
Arachnida
This small mammal is known for burying and forgetting tree seeds, causing new trees to grow the next spring.
squirrel
"Mischief night", a night for pranks, traditionally happens when?
The night before Halloween night
What kind of tree produces acorns?
Oak
Umbral
Shade or shadow
Ectoplasm is a substance said to be associated with what kind of spooky creature?
Ghosts
chlorophyll
Which Greek Goddess is associated with Autumn?
Persephone is said to return to the underworld in the fall
Other than parrots, this kind of bird can mimic human speech and special sounds
Crow
Pepo
A pepo is a type of berry that has a hard rind and a fleshy interior with many seeds. For example, a pumpkin is a pepo.
What specific date is considered unlucky when it falls of a Friday?
Friday the 13th
What is the autumnal equinox?
A time in autumn when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal
In which country did the tradition of carving jack-o-lanterns originate?
Ireland
Where was corn originally from?
Corn was first domesticated in Central America / Mexico and was called maize
Dehiscence
When leaves on a plant dry up and fall away
The loup garou, also know as a rougarou, is a Cajun version of what type of monster?
werewolf
Why do the seasons change for parts of the Earth?
Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun's most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And when the South Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the name of the Celtic festival to mark the fall harvest, which later became Halloween?
Samhain
Complete the rhyme: "trick or treat, smell my feet, give me ________"
something good to eat
Senescence
A natural process of aging and dying, like the leaves in autumn
Why do spiders sometimes eat their own web when they decide to move?
Spider webs are made of protein, an important nutrient
How do frogs survive the cold, frozen winter?
Frogs create a natural substance that prevents ice crystals from forming when they freeze. Then they allow themselves to go into a deep sleep like state called brumation.
Why did people begin to wear costumes on Halloween?
To ward of spirits and ghosts
What type of poison is found naturally in the seeds of apple?
Arsenic