When was the first beach ball invented? (1910, 1920, 1928, 1938)
1938
What are the months in summer? (name all 3)
June, July, August
What are the Independence day colors? (4th of July)
red, white, and blue
Which U.S. state experiences the most wildfires during summer? (Texas, Arizona, California)
California
True or False? June is National Ice Cream Month.
False
What percentage of watermelon is actual water? (50%, 75%, 100%, 90%)
90%
What was the first ice-cream flavor invented? (chocolate, vanilla, chocolate chip cookie dough, strawberry)
vanilla
In hot temperatures, liquid water turns into gas. What is the name of this process? (HINT: water turns into vapor)
vaporization
Which insect is most prevalent during the summer?
mosquitos
What do elephants use instead of sunblock?
dust, dirt, or mud
How many months long is summer break normally? (2-3, 3-4, 1-2)
2-3
Name at least ONE of the summer zodiac signs.
Cancer, Leo, or Virgo
How much do Americans spend on fireworks for the Fourth of July? ($1 billion, $2 billion, $1 million, $5 million)
$1 billion
Where is the most popular surfing spot in the world? HINT: It is a state made up of a lot of islands.
Hawaii
True or false? There are 500 known varieties of watermelon.
False - there are actually more than 1000!
Why do some animals pant in the summer when it’s hot?
To keep themselves cool.
True or false? Summer solstice is also the longest day of the year.
true
True or False? Surfing is thousands of years old.
True
What is the longest beach in the United States?
Long Beach, WA
What month is independence day in? (August, June, July, September)
July
In the US, what is the best selling BBQ meat throughout the summer? (hot dogs, hamburgers)
hot dogs
True or False? Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year.
True
Which fresh fruit outsells all other fruits during the summer in America? (apples, pears, watermelon, oranges)
watermelon
True or False? The most traditional way to make pink lemonade was adding beet juice.
True
What summertime food is also associated with camping? HINT: it includes marshmallows
S'mores
What do the letters SPF mean?
Sun Protection Factor
True or false? Between May and September, Americans consume five billion hot dogs.
False - it’s actually seven billion!
Which animal stars in the hit 1970s movie “Jaws”?
A Great White Shark
What is the most stolen base in baseball?
2nd base
What is considered the hottest place on Earth?
Death Valley, CA
What is the name of the United States’ beloved fire prevention mascot? HINT: The slogan is...."Only you can prevent wild fires."
Smokey Bear
True or False? Spring is proven to be the most joyous season.
False
What was the purpose of attaching baseball cards to your bike around summertime?
To make it sounds like a motorcycle or car as your ride your bike.
What do you put water in? (water balloon, water gun, swimming pool, drinking glass)
All answers are correct!
True or False? The month of July is named after the Roman emperor Julius Caesar.
True
True or False? In the summer, squirrels use their big, bushy tails to protect themselves from the sun.
True
What's the Guinness Record for 'World's Longest Barbecue'? (8 hours, 80 hours, 27 hours, 100 hours)
80 hours
Which summertime scent is said to bring back memories in humans? (flowers, outdoor BBQs, fresh cut grass, S'mores by the fire)
fresh cut grass
What month does summer break normally finish? (July, August, September, November)
August
How quick can you get sunburn without sunscreen? (15-25 minutes, 25-30 minutes, 30-40 minutes)
15-25 minutes
Which classic summer game was inspired by an empty pie tin?
Frisbee
Plants use sunlight to make their own food. What is this process called?
Photosynthesis
What flower grows well in the summer because it loves the sun?
Sunflower
What is the coldest state in the summer?
Alaska
What month does school normally start summer break? (May, June, July, August)
June
Which state is known as the “Sunshine State”? (California, Florida, Texas)
Florida
True or false? Sunflowers angle their heads toward the sun to maximize the amount of sunlight they absorb.
True
What vitamin can you get from direct sunlight? (vitaman A, vitaman B, vitaman C, vitaman D)
vitaman D
Does summer break have school? (yes, no)
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!
What three flavors make up Neapolitan ice cream?
strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate
Two vegetables experience higher sales in August than during all the other months of the year in the US. What vegetables are they? (corn, squash, apples, oranges)
corn and squash
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