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The Science of Autumn
See how far your knowledge of autumn goes, from leaf pigments and the autumnal equinox to hibernation and monarch migration. Think you know why leaves fall and how birds find their way south? Put it to the test.
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- What is the primary reason leaves change color in autumn?
- Which pigment gives leaves their green color during spring and summer?
- What type of pigment is responsible for the red and purple colors seen in autumn leaves?
- What astronomical event marks the official start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere?
- Which of the following animals is known to hibernate during the autumn and winter months?
- What is the term for the layer of cells that forms at the base of a leaf stem in autumn, causing the leaf to fall?
- Why do trees drop their leaves in autumn?
- The monarch butterfly is famous for its autumn migration. Where do monarch butterflies from eastern North America migrate to?
- What weather phenomenon is commonly associated with early autumn in many parts of North America, characterized by warm, dry, and hazy days?
- Which of the following is NOT a carotenoid pigment found in autumn leaves?
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