Summer Culture & Cuisine
This cold, fermented dairy drink is popular in Russia during summer for its refreshing taste.
kefir
This ancient Greek athletic competition inspired the modern Olympic Games, which are often associated with summer.
Olympic Games
This is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere
summer solstice
This sport is often played with a ball and a net on sandy beaches
beach volleyball
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
Pacific Ocean
This frozen dessert differs from ice cream because it traditionally contains less fat and is churned differently, creating a denser texture.
gelato
This iconic Italian city, famous for its canals, is a top summer destination for romantic gondola rides.
Venice
This layer of Earth’s atmosphere helps protect us from harmful UV rays.
ozone layer
This Hawaiian greeting is commonly used to say hello and goodbye.
aloha
A wave caused by underwater earthquakes is called this
Tsunami
This frozen treat on a stick was invented by accident by an 11-year-old in 1905
popsicle
This large island nation in the Pacific is renowned for its tropical beaches and coral reefs, popular in summer.
Fiji
Earth’s seasons are caused primarily by this factor, not changes in distance from the Sun.
Earth’s axial tilt
This famous vacation destination is made up of more than 1,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.
the Maldives
This saltwater lake in Central Asia is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world and allows people to float effortlessly.
Dead Sea
This fruit is often called the “king of fruits” in tropical regions and has a strong smell
durian
This island nation is famous for Santorini, ancient ruins, and a coastline of thousands of islands.
Greece
This phenomenon, characterized by long, hot, and dry days, is typical of summer weather in many regions.
heatwave
This type of footwear is recommended for walking on hot sand or rocky beaches
flip-flops or water shoes
This device is used to measure the depth of water bodies
Sonar
This annual competition in the United States challenges participants to consume massive amounts of food and is held every July 4th.
Hot Dog Eating Contest
his mountain range is the highest in the world and a popular destination for mountaineers in the summer.
Himalayas
This natural event occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun’s light from reaching Earth.
Solar Eclipse
This phenomenon, where the tide goes out revealing a wide expanse of beach, happens twice daily
low tide
This process, involving water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid, forms clouds
condensation