Spring
In which country do cherry blossom trees signify the beginning of spring?
Japan
What is the typical cheese used in a Caprese salad?
Mozzarella Cheese
What pigment decreases in plants during autumn, making them lose their green color?
Chlorophyll
True or False: You can get sunburn from snow.
True
Which month in Minnesota has the most precipitation on average?
January (16.8 inches)
What spring sport event has its own holiday, and is considered by some to be the most exciting two minutes in sports?
Kentucky Derby
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
What is the natural color of leaves?
Yellow and Orange
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What are the three zodiac signs of spring?
Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
What is America’s number one grilled meal?
Hamburgers
What fall activity was once a British courting ritual?
Bobbing for apples
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
What does a hygrometer measure?
It measures the amount of moisture (humidity) in the air.
What astronomical event marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun is above the Equator and day and night are of equal length?
Vernal equinox
The month of July is named after what Roman Emperor?
Julius Caesar
What term refers to the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox?
Harvest Moon
What winter-themed song became popular during World War II?
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
What year did the Great Mississippi Flood occur?
1927
In Roman mythology, which goddess is associated with the flowering of plants and the arrival of spring?
Flora
In which month are you most likely to see the Perseid meteor shower?
August
What kind of trees lose their leaves in autumn months?
Deciduous
What is the famous Russian fur hat worn in the winter called?
Ushanka
Which cloud type flies highest in the sky?
Cirrus