- 1. What does the first appearance of crocus flowers typically indicate?
A) The beginning of spring.
B) The peak of summer.
C) The depth of winter.
D) The start of autumn.
- 2. Which insect's chirping is often associated with the arrival of autumn?
A) Butterflies
B) Crickets
C) Ladybugs
D) Bees
- 3. The blooming of what plant is a common sign that it's time to plant warm-season crops?
A) Poinsettias
B) Tulips
C) Christmas Cactus
D) Lilacs
- 4. What tree's changing leaf color is a primary indicator of autumn?
A) Fir
B) Maple
C) Palm
D) Pine
- 5. The emergence of what insect often signifies the arrival of summer and warmer temperatures?
A) Grasshoppers
B) Cicadas
C) Moths
D) Ants
- 6. What plant's bright red berries are often associated with the winter season?
A) Roses
B) Sunflowers
C) Daisies
D) Holly
- 7. Which insect hibernates or migrates with the onset of colder weather?
A) Earwig
B) Mosquito
C) Monarch Butterfly
D) Housefly
- 8. What flower's harvest often signals the end of summer and the beginning of autumn?
A) Lilies
B) Carnations
C) Roses
D) Sunflowers
- 9. The falling of which type of leaves indicates the arrival of autumn and winter?
A) Tropical
B) Deciduous
C) Evergreen
D) Aquatic
- 10. What insect's increased activity is often linked to the arrival of warmer spring weather?
A) Spiders
B) Bees
C) Cockroaches
D) Fleas
- 11. Which plant commonly blooms around the winter solstice?
A) Poinsettia
B) Geraniums
C) Orchids
D) Lavender
- 12. What insect's presence indoors might suggest colder weather driving them inside?
A) Ladybugs
B) Praying Mantises
C) Dragonflies
D) Mayflies
- 13. The ripening of what fruit often signals the end of summer?
A) Oranges
B) Pineapples
C) Apples
D) Bananas
- 14. Which tree drops its seed pods in the autumn as a marker?
A) Oak
B) Birch
C) Locust
D) Ash
- 15. What insect emerges in masses after a long dormant phase often associated with seasonal change over many years?
A) Grasshoppers
B) Beetles
C) Locusts
D) Ants
- 16. The reappearance of birds after winter often signifies what season?
A) Spring
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Winter
- 17. The flowering of which bulb is a good indicator to plant your tomato seedlings?
A) Tulip
B) Daffodil
C) Lily
D) Rose
- 18. What is the growing season of the Poke Weed plant an indicator for?
A) Winter
B) Fall
C) Summer
D) Spring
- 19. What is a sign of Summer based on insect activity?
A) Ladybug hibernation
B) Reduced spider webbing
C) Honeybee hibernation
D) Increased wasp nest construction
- 20. What common wild plant signals when the last frost has passed and warmer weather will begin?
A) Tulip
B) Rose
C) Lily
D) Dandelions
- 21. Which flower typically blooms during the late summer and early fall?
A) Lilacs
B) Daffodils
C) Chrysanthemums
D) Tulips
- 22. The presence of which insect is often associated with warmer nights and the blooming of night-scented flowers?
A) Moths
B) Bees
C) Ants
D) Butterflies
- 23. Which tree is known for its vibrant fall foliage that peaks around the autumnal equinox?
A) Palm Tree
B) Sugar Maple
C) Cypress Tree
D) Pine Tree
- 24. The migration of which birds usually signals the beginning of fall?
A) Geese
B) Robins
C) Hummingbirds
D) Cardinals
- 25. What is one indicator of the end of the growing season and the arrival of cooler temperatures?
A) The emergence of fireflies
B) The blooming of sunflowers
C) The swarming of bees
D) The harvesting of pumpkins
- 26. Which plant's dormancy is a sign of the arrival of the cold season?
A) Biennials
B) Annuals
C) Evergreens
D) Perennials
- 27. Which insect typically disappears during the winter months?
A) Spiders
B) Mosquitoes
C) Bees
D) Ants
- 28. Which plant's strong fragrance is an indicator for summer?
A) Oak
B) Pine
C) Honeysuckle
D) Maple
- 29. Which plant's seed pods release their seed in autumn for reseeding?
A) Rose
B) Sunflower
C) Milkweed
D) Dandelion
- 30. Which insects burrow into ground or rotting wood for winter?
A) Butterflies
B) Grasshoppers
C) Beetles
D) Flies
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