Question 1

Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins each year?

Accepted Answer

Illinois

Question 2

The word “equinox” comes from Latin. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Equal night

Question 3

Which pigment causes the yellow/orange colors in fall leaves?

Accepted Answer

Carotenoids

Question 4

Which U.S. state below does not observe Daylight Saving Time?

Accepted Answer

Arizona

Question 5

Fall foliage is most vivid when which weather pattern occurs?

Accepted Answer

Cool nights, sunny days

Question 6

Which ancient Roman festival is bobbing for apples traced back to?

Accepted Answer

Pomona

Question 7

Starbucks first launches the Pumpkin Spice Latte in what year?

Accepted Answer

2003

Question 8

Before pumpkins, what vegetable was traditionally carved into jack-o-lanterns in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Turnips

Question 9

Which U.S. state is home to the “World Championship Punkin Chunkin” event?

Accepted Answer

Delaware

Question 10

Oktoberfest originated in which city in 1810?

Accepted Answer

Munich

Autumn Trivia (Set 1)

2) The word “equinox” comes from Latin. What does it mean?