Falling for Science
As temperatures drop in fall, this gas in the atmosphere becomes more visible as fog or breath in cold air.
What is water vapour?
This fruit is often used to make cider and is picked in orchards during fall.
What is an apple?
This black animal is often considered bad luck if it crosses your path—especially around Halloween.
What is a black cat?
This sport, known for touchdowns and tailgating, dominates TV screens every fall weekend.
What is football?
This small mammal gathers and hides nuts in the fall to prepare for winter.
What is a squirrel?
Some animals, like bears and bats, enter a deep sleep-like state during the cold months to conserve energy.
What is hibernation?
This fall ingredient, often used in pies and soups, is technically a fruit—even though most people think it’s a vegetable.
What is a squash?
According to legend, this carving is meant to ward off evil spirits.
What is a jack-o’-lantern?
This Canadian sport, often begins its professional season in October.
What is hockey?
This bird species flies south in a V-formation during fall migration.
What are Canada geese?
This natural process helps animals blend into their environment as leaves change color.
What is camouflage?
This nut, often harvested in fall, is used in pies and has a buttery flavor.
What is pecan?
This number is often considered unlucky and is skipped in some buildings’ floor numbering.
What is 13?
This sport wraps up its regular season in early fall and heads into the World Series.
What is baseball?
This insect migrates thousands of kilometers to Mexico each fall.
What is the monarch butterfly?
As days get shorter in fall, some plants stop making food through this process.
What is photosynthesis?
This spice blend is popular in fall and includes cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
What is pumpkin spice?
According to superstition, breaking this household item brings seven years of bad luck.
What is a mirror?
This fall tradition involves tossing a small object into the air and trying to catch it in a cup—often seen at harvest festivals.
What is a bean bag toss?
This large mammal grows a thicker coat in fall and is known for bugling during mating season.
What is an elk?
In fall, the air pressure often changes, bringing more wind and rain. This tool is used to measure air pressure.
What is a barometer?
This fall spice, made from the dried bark of a tree, is often used in both sweet and savory dishes.
What is cinnamon?
This plant, often associated with protection, was hung above doors to ward off evil spirits.
What is garlic?
This popular fall outdoor activity combines hiking and treasure hunting using GPS.
What is geocaching?
This term describes the internal biological clock that helps animals prepare for seasonal changes.
What is circadian rhythm?