General Summer Trivia
Beach and Ocean Trivia
Summer Food and Drinks
Summer Activities and Fun
Riddles
100
What do people usually put on their skin to avoid sunburn?
Sunscreen
100
What sound do you hear when you put a seashell to your ear?
The Ocean
100
What drink is most associated with summer heat relief?
Lemonade
100
Which activity is most popular at the beach in summer?
Swimming
100
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
A Clock!
200
What is the most popular season for ice cream sales?
Summer, with July often celebrated as National Ice Cream Month in the U.S.
200
What is the primary source of sand on most beaches?
Eroded rocks and shells
200
What is the main ingredient in s’mores?
Graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows
200
What do people often build at the beach?
Sandcastles
200
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An EGG!
300
What vitamin do we primarily get from sunlight?
Vitamin D, essential for strong bones and immune support
300
What color flag at the beach warns of dangerous surf or currents?
Red 
300
Which ice cream topping is most popular in summer?
Chocolate syrup
300
Which sport is commonly played on beaches in summer?
Volleyball!
300
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A Candle
400
What month does summer officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
June
400
What is the world’s largest ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
400
Which fruit is famously associated with summer and picnics?
Watermelon
Known for being sweet, refreshing, and 92% water
400
What do people usually use for grilling in summer cookouts?
Charcoal or gas grills
400
What has keys but can’t open locks?
A piano
500
What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Summer Solstice, usually on June 20 or 21, marking the day with the most daylight hours
This year was the June 21st
500
Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Alaska!
Alaska’s coastline is 6,640 miles long by NOAA’s general coastline measure, and when including all islands and tidal inlets, its shoreline extends to about 33,904 miles.
500
What do people call a frozen treat made from flavored ice and a stick?
Popsicle
500
What type of insect is known for its buzzing sound on hot summer days?
Cicada
500
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge!!