Foods & Flavors
100
Which vegetable is most often associated with pies or soups during the fall harvest?
A) Pumpkin
B) Zucchini
C) Eggplant
D) Pea
100
Which of these colours is not typically seen in fall leaves?
A) Orange
B) Purple
C) Bright pink
D) Yellow
Which holiday is celebrated on October 31st with costumes and candy?
a) Thanksgiving
b) Halloween
c) Christmas
d) Easter
b) Halloween
In the fall, what do squirrels commonly do to prepare for colder months?
A) Build nests in treetops for summer
B) Gather and store nuts and seeds
C) Migrate to the equator
D) Change colour to white
B) Gather and store nuts and seeds
During the fall season in Canada, visiting a “U-Pick” orchard to harvest your own fruit is a common tradition. Which fruit is especially popular for this in Ontario?
A) Pears
B) Apples
C) Peaches
D) Cherries
B) Apples
200
What spice is most closely associated with “pumpkin spice” flavour in the fall?
A) Turmeric
B) Cinnamon
C) Saffron
D) Cumin
200
Which of the following is a trigger for leaves to begin changing colour in autumn?
A) Longer days and warmer nights
B) Shorter days and cooler nights
C) More rainfall only
D) Tropical temperatures
Which holiday marks the *unofficial start* of fall?
A) Labour Day
B) Fourth of July
C) Halloween
D) Remembrance Day
A) Labour Day
Which bird behaviour is commonly seen in autumn?
A) Birds growing extra wings
B) Birds staying completely inactive
C) Birds hibernating underground
D) Birds migrating to warmer regions
D) Birds migrating to warmer regions
Which of the following traditions is NOT typically associated with Canadian Labour Day (first Monday in September)?
A) Parades celebrating workers’ rights
B) Wearing white clothes being considered a social faux pas after the day
C) A national turkey feast centred on the harvest
D) The CFL “Labour Day Classic” football games in many provinces
C) A national turkey feast centred on the harvest
300
Which of these flavours is frequently cited as a “rival” or complement to pumpkin spice in recent autumn food trend reports?
A) White Chocolate
B) Maple
C) Lemon-lime
D) Apple
300
Why do many tree leaves change color in autumn?
A) Trees begin making more chlorophyll
B) The green pigment breaks down revealing other pigments
C) Leaves are dyed by rainwater
D) Leaves stop photosynthesising because of more sunlight
Which fall observance marks the astronomical start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere when day and night are approximately equal?
A) Autumnal Equinox
B) Winter Solstice
C) Summer Solstice
D) Vernal Equinox
A) Autumnal Equinox
Why do many deer and other herbivores become more active (and sometimes risk collisions) in autumn near roads and fields?
A) They migrate over highways instead of forests
B) They forage more for fallen nuts, acorns, and seasonal vegetation as they prepare for winter
C) They fly south and then return through roadways
D) They don’t move at all in autumn
B) They forage more for fallen nuts, acorns and seasonal vegetation as they prepare for
Which activity is considered a classic Canadian fall pastime from British Columbia to Nova Scotia?
A) Canoeing or kayaking across lakes and rivers framed by autumn foliage
B) Ice‑skating on frozen rivers and lakes before snowfall
C) Collecting seashells on Arctic shores during the equinox
D) Building sand‑castles at “winter resort” beaches in early November
A) Canoeing or kayaking across lakes and rivers framed by autumn foliage
400
Which flavour profile is not listed in the “top fall flavours” lists for the season?
A) Chai spice (cardamom, cinnamon, clove)
B) Hazelnut
C) Miso butter-brownie
D) Brown butter
400
According to ecological/chemical studies, what combination of conditions tends to yield the most vivid red/orange fall foliage?
A) Cloudy days + warm nights
B) Rainy summer + early frost
C) Dry late-summer + warm sunny days in autumn + cool (but frost-free) nights
D) Constant hot weather with no temperature drop at night
Oktoberfest takes place every autumn in which German city?
A) Berlin
B) Hamburg
C) Munich
D) Cologne
C) Munich
What triggers many animals to begin their winter dormancy/migration behaviours in fall?
A) Increase in daylight hours
B) Decrease in daylight hours + drop in temperature + reduction in food availability
C) Sudden increase in rainfall
D) Random chance with no cues
B) Decrease in daylight hours + drop in temperature + reduction in food availability
The “Pumpkin Regatta” in Windsor, Nova Scotia, features which unusual fall activity?
A)Launching pumpkins by catapult
B) Decorating pumpkins to float down a river
C) Racing giant carved pumpkins across a lake
D) Baking 100-foot pumpkin pies
C) Racing giant carved pumpkins across a lake
500
What spice—widely used in autumn desserts and beverages—comes from the dried inner bark of a tree native to Sri Lanka, was so valued in ancient times that it was considered more precious than gold, and was used in embalming in Ancient Egypt?
500
Why don't evergreen trees change colors in fall
The Canadian Thanksgiving is earlier than the U.S. Thanksgiving because?
Canada’s climate allowed for earlier harvests historically
Name an insect that overwinters in its egg or larval stage after being laid in the fall?
Ladybug or monarch butterfly
Why is autumn considered one of the best seasons for camping or visits to Canada’s national and provincial parks?
Because of cooler temperatures, fewer bugs, vibrant natural scenery, and public parks still being accessible for outdoor fun.