The Science of Fall

What chemical gives most plant leaves their green color?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Anthocyanin

• Xanthophyll

Why do leaves change color in autumn?

• They produce new pigments

• The green chlorophyll breaks down

• They absorb more sunlight

• The tree needs less water

How do squirrels primarily prepare for the cold winter months?

• They migrate to warmer climates

• They grow thicker fur

• They store food and sleep more

• They build larger nests

What can grow from an acorn that a squirrel buries and forgets to retrieve?

• A new type of berry bush

• A large oak tree

• A small pine tree

• A patch of mushrooms

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What is the hard outer skin of a pumpkin called?

• Skin

• Peel

• Rind

• Shell

How do pumpkin seeds naturally get planted in new locations?

• Wind carries them

• Animals eat and disperse them

• They roll away

• Humans plant them

Which type of turkey makes the "gobble-gobble" sound?

• Only male turkeys

• Only female turkeys

• Both male and female turkeys

• Young turkeys

What is the name of the muscular pouch in a turkey's digestive system that helps grind food?

• Crop

• Stomach

• Gizzard

• Intestine