Question 1: What type of trees are these?
- Aspen
- Maple
- Birch
Correct Answer: Birch
Fact: Birch trees can be found worldwide, but the species differ depending on their origin or range. Some of the commonly known species are the silver birch, Japanese monarch birch, and water birch.
Question 2: What causes the vibrant colors of autumn leaves?
- High winds
- Increased rainfall
- Chlorophyll breakdown
Correct Answer: Chlorophyll breakdown
Fact: As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, the chlorophyll pigment that makes leaves appear green and helps them absorb sunlight for photosynthesis breaks down. As it deteriorates, it reveals other pigments that were previously masked.
Question 3: What is the capital of Norway?
- Oslo
- Bergen
- Trondheim
Correct Answer: Oslo
Fact: Sitting at the head of Oslofjord, an inlet on Norway's southeast coast, is Oslo. The city is surrounded by fjords, forests, and mountains but is also a cultural capital known for its cutting-edge architecture, museums, and cuisine. Among its attractions are the Munch Museum, the Oslo Opera House, and the medieval Akershus Fortress.
Question 4: What is the name for a species of tree that doesn’t lose its leaves during Autumn?1
- Deciduous
- Coniferous
- Evergreen
Correct Answer: Evergreen