Turkey Biology
This part of a turkey helps it regulate temperature
What is the wattle?
The process by which plants make their own food
What is photosynthesis?
According to a 2019 survey this vegetable is ranked as the least favorite of Americans
What is the turnip? (beets and brussel sprouts were close)
Cooler fall weather happens due to this
What is Earth’s tilt & orbit?
This Holy Day kicks of the month of November
What is All Saints Day?
Male turkeys are called this
What is a tom?
These orange vegetables are common in Thanksgiving pies
What is a pumpkin?
This gas makes bread dough rise
What is carbon dioxide?
This phenomenon occurs when the Sun is lowest in the sky
What is the solstice/equinox?
The patron saint of music is celebrated on November 22nd. The Omaha Cathedral is also named after this saint
Who is Saint Cecilia?
Turkeys have this type of skeleton, like most birds
What is a hollow lightweight skeleton?
This mineral helps plants grow strong stems and leaves
What is nitrogen?
This fan favorite originated in the Andes Mountains, and is prepared as a staple at many Thanksgiving dinners
What is the potato?
This US president made Thanksgiving a National Holiday
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
On November 30th, we celebrate the first apostle of Jesus
Who is Saint Andrew the Apostle?
This organ allows turkeys to grind up food
What is the gizzard?
The science of growing apples
What is pomology?
This vitamin is abundant in sweet potatoes
What is vitamin A?
On what day does the Fall season official start
What is the Autumn Equinox or September 22nd?
On November 15th we celebrate this patron saint of Scientists and Natural Sciences
Who is Saint Albert the Great?
The flap of flesh that hangs over a male turkey's beak that is involved in courtship and emotional displays
What is a snood?
The real name of folk legend Jonny Appleseed
Who is John Chapman?
This chemical reaction occurs when turkey skin browns
What is the Maillard reaction?
Psithurism is a word that describes
On November 28th we celebrate the feast day of this saint who experienced visions from Our Mother Mary which led to the creation of the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady of Graces an object of devotion still used today!
Who is Saint Catherine Laboure?