Fall Foliage
This pigment is responsible for the yellow and orange hues of fall leaves.
What is carotenoid?
This fruit is commonly harvested in the fall and is a staple of pies and cider.
What are apples?
In the US, this fruit is associated with fall and often used for carving.
What is a pumpkin?
This American author wrote the poem "The Road Not Taken," often associated with autumn.
Who is Robert Frost?
This large mammal is known for its annual migration to warmer climates during the fall.
What is a bear?
The term for the process by which leaves change color in the fall.
What is "foliage turning" or "leaf senescence"?
The cereal grain often harvested in the fall and used for bread, pasta, and beer.
What is wheat?
This festival, known for its beer and Bavarian culture, is celebrated in Germany during fall.
What is Oktoberfest?
In Irish folklore, these mischievous creatures are said to play pranks during the fall season.
What are leprechauns?
What bird species is famous for its V-shaped formations during fall migration?
What are geese or Canada geese?
This type of tree is famous for its vibrant red foliage in the fall.
What is a maple tree?
The term for the process of gathering ripe crops from the fields.
What is harvesting?
What is the name of the Japanese fall festival celebrated with colorful lanterns?
What is the "Obon Festival" or "Lantern Festival"?
In Greek mythology, this goddess presides over the harvest season.
Who is Demeter?
This small mammal is known for gathering and storing food for the winter.
What is a squirrel?
The technical term for a tree shedding its leaves in the fall.
What is "abscission"?
The period when farmers gather their crops from the fields.
What is the harvest season or autumnal equinox?
This Mexican holiday, celebrated in fall, honors deceased loved ones.
What is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
In Washington Irving's story, who is the headless horseman that haunts Sleepy Hollow?
Who is the Headless Horseman?
This species of deer is known for its rutting season, typically occurring in the fall.
What is the white-tailed deer?
This environmental factor primarily triggers the change in leaf color in the fall.
What is a decrease in daylight hours and cooler temperatures?
This traditional fall crop in North America was vital to early settlers' survival.
What is corn (maize)?
In India, this festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in the fall.
What is Diwali?
In which Shakespeare play is the line "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" found?
What is "Sonnet 18" or "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?"
This nocturnal bird of prey is often associated with wisdom and commonly heard hooting in the fall.
What is an owl?