Fall Favorites
What warm drink is made with apples and spices?
Apple Cider
What nocturnal bird is often during fall nights?
Owl
True or false: Pumpkins are technically a fruit.
True
In what month does autumn begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
September
What color do you get when you mix red and blue?
Purple
What popular coffee shop drink returns every year and signals the start of fall for many people?
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles to ____ each fall.
Mexico
What family of plants do pumpkins belong to?
The squash or gourd family
Which state is known for the best fall foliage?
Vermont
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale
Which fall favorite clothing item is named after man?
A cardigan - named after the Earl of Cardigan
What big animals migrate south when it gets cold?
Geese / Birds
What U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What is the day called when day and night are almost equal in length?
The Autumn Equinox
What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Mars
What 4 spices are in pumpkin spice?
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
What animal’s tail changes color in fall to help it blend in?
Fox
What nutrient gives orange pumpkins their color?
Beta-carotene
In what country do people celebrate “Chuseok,” a harvest festival similar to Thanksgiving?
South Korea
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What natural chemical reaction causes baked fall treats like cookies, pies, and breads to turn golden brown and develop complex flavors?
The Maillard reaction
Many animals grow a thicker coat in the fall. What is this process called?
Molting
On average how many seeds does a pumpkin have?
500
In Japan, people celebrate a fall festival called “Tsukimi” to honor what phenomenon in nature?
The full moon
What is the only even prime number?
2