Seasons Changes and Science
What causes leaves to change color in the Fall?
🟥: The tree stops making food
🟩: The weather gets hotter
🟨: The leaves get more water
🟦: Animals eat the green color
🟥: The tree stops making food
Which weather pattern is most common in fall?
🟥: Tropical storms in Idaho
🟩: Heat waves
🟨: Heavy snowstorms
🟦: Cooler temperatures
🟦: Cooler temperatures
Which activity is typical in fall?
🟥: Watching fireworks
🟩: Swimming at the lake
🟨: Planting flowers
🟦: Raking leaves
🟦: Raking leaves
Which food is often eaten in fall?
🟥: Ice cream cones
🟩: Watermelon
🟨: Pumpkin pie
🟦: Popsicles
🟨: Pumpkin pie
Why do trees drop their leaves before winter?
🟥: To save energy
🟩: To grow faster
🟨: To make room for fruit
🟦: Because the wind pulls them off
🟥: To save energy
What environmental change signals fall is starting?
🟥: Longer daylight
🟩: Shorter daylight
🟨: More thunderstorms
🟦: More insects
🟩: Shorter daylight
Which clothing item fits fall weather?
🟥: Heavy winter coat
🟩: Shorts and tank top
🟨: Light jacket
🟦: Rain boots for monsoon season
🟨: Light jacket
🟦: Rain boots for monsoon season (for half points)
Which drink is associated with fall?
🟥: Lemonade
🟩: Apple cider
🟨: Iced coffee
🟦: Smoothies
🟩: Apple cider
Which change happens because days get shorter?
🟥: Trees make more food
🟩: Leaves turn colors
🟨: Flowers bloom
🟦: Grass grows faster
🟩: Leaves turn colors
Which is the best description of fall trees?
🟥: Bare trees
🟩: Green summer leaves
🟨: Orange and yellow leaves
🟦: Lots of flowers
🟨: Orange and yellow leaves
Which holiday happens in fall?
🟥: Halloween
🟩: Fourth of July
🟨: Valentine’s Day
🟦: Easter
🟥: Halloween
Which tradition is common in fall?
🟥: Planting vegetable gardens
🟩: Building snowmen
🟨: Setting off fireworks
🟦: Decorating pumpkins
🟦: Decorating pumpkins