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100

Which U.S state named apple cider their official state drink?

New Hampshire

100

What was fall originally called?

Harvest

100

Which region in the US is a popular “leaf peeping” tourist destination?

New England

100

What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?

Butterflies

100

In the U.S, what sport kicks off its season in early fall?

Football

200

Cranberries grow in water. True or False?

False. Cranberries grow on vines in the wetlands! These areas are typically flooded during harvest time.

 

200

In Ancient Greece, who is the goddess of harvest?

Demeter

200

What are the three colors of fall maple leaves?

Red, orange, and yellow

200

What do you call a male turkey?

A gobbler

200

Which 3-day autumn holiday is celebrated in Mexico, honoring deceased friends and loved ones?

Day of the Dead

300

Where do you go in the fall months to eat all kinds of fried food?  

The fair!

300

Transylvania is commonly associated with Dracula. Where is this city located?

Romania

300

What trees stay green all year long?

Evergreen trees

300

What do squirrels typically eat during the fall?

Acorns

300

Which Hindu festival takes place in the fall?

Diwali

400

What root vegetable was traditionally used to carve Jack-O-Lanterns?

Turnips

400

What Celtic tradition does Halloween stem from?

Samhain

400

Why do leaves change colors in the fall?

Chlorophyll production slows down due to less exposure to sunlight.

400

What do foxes hunt during the fall months?

Mice

400

What is the term for the annual beer festival held in Munich, Germany?

Oktoberfest

500

What meat was likely consumed on the first Thanksgiving instead of turkey?

Deer

500

What is the Latin origin of the word 'autumn'?

Autumnus

500

What is the name of the pigment that causes leaves to turn brown?

Tannins


500

Why do bears often gain weight during the fall?

To prepare for hibernation

500

In the US, Election Day for government officials is held during which month?

November