Goodbye Summer
As summer concludes, students & teachers return back to ______ during August & September.
School
In the Northern Hemisphere, which month marks the end of summer?
A. August
B. October
C. September
C. September
What’s another name for the fall season?
Autumn
What do people traditionally "bob" for at fall festivals?
Apples
Labor days is known as the unofficial end of _____.
A. Spring
B. Fall
C. Summer
C. Summer
What U.S. holiday kicks off summer at the end of May?
A. Memorial Day
B. 4th of July
C. Labor Day
A. Memorial Day
What fall fruit is often used to make a traditional sauce served with Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries
In the U.S., which sports season is strongly associated with fall weekends?
A. Basketball
B. Football
C. Soccer
B. Football
In November, our clocks ______ and we gain an extra hour for daylight savings time.
A. "Spring Forward"
B. "Fall Back"
B. "Fall Back"
What natural disaster season peaks in late summer along the Atlantic coast?
A. Hurricane Season
B. Tornado Season
C. Tsunami Season
A. Hurricane Season
_________ is one of the most popular seasonal flavors for coffee, baked goods and more during the fall season.
A. Apple Cider
B. Pumpkin Spice
C. Cinnamon
B. Pumpkin Spice
What holiday is celebrated on October 31st?
Halloween
What popular summer lawn game uses beanbags that are tossed onto wooden boards with holes?
Cornhole
What type of flower is known for turning toward the sun & blooms in late summer?
Sunflowers
True or False: As the weather shifts, we become more susceptible to germs and illness. This is often referred to as Cold & Flu Season.
TRUE: The changes in temperatures can compromise our immune system, increasing the risk of getting sick.
Are pumpkins considered a fruit or vegetable?
Botanically speaking, a pumpkin is a fruit because it develops from the flower of a plant and contains seeds.
True or False: People are usually happier and more active in the summer due to increased sunlight, which boosts serotonin, a mood-elevating hormone.
TRUE: Due to daylight savings time, we have "shorter" days in the fall, which can affect people's mood, sleep patterns & circadian rhythms.
What classic summer beverage is made from lemons, sugar, and water?
Lemonade
What bird is often associated with Thanksgiving?
Turkeys
“Turkey Day” is also known as __________.
Thanksgiving Day