Summer Blockbusters
This 1975 Steven Spielberg film about a killer shark practically invented the modern summer blockbuster.
What is Jaws?
This brand's colorful "Pop" features cherry, white lemon, and blue raspberry layers.
What is a Bomb Pop?
SPF stands for this rating system used to measure protection against UV rays.
What is Sun Protection Factor?
This annual August meteor shower is famous for producing fast, bright meteors.
What are the Perseids?
This classic sweet, yellow side dish is often grilled directly in its husk.
What is corn on the cob?
This 2023 film paired with Oppenheimer for a massive summer box office phenomenon.
What is Barbie?
This Italian frozen dessert is typically denser and uses more milk than traditional American ice cream.
What is gelato?
This ocean phenomenon occurs when gravity from the moon and sun pull on Earth's waters.
What are tides?
his seasonal name is given to the full moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox, often starting in late summer.
What is the Harvest Moon?
True barbecue relies on this indirect cooking method, unlike fast high-heat grilling.
What is low and slow?
In July 2019, this Disney remake became the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
What is The Lion King?
This classic Good Humor treat features vanilla ice cream, a strawberry center, and a cake crunch coating.
What is a Strawberry Shortcake bar?
These narrow, powerful currents of water move directly away from the shore and can sweep swimmers out to sea.
What are rip currents?
The "Summer" this is an astronomical asterism formed by the stars Vega, Altair, and Deneb.
What is the Summer Triangle?
This vinegar- or mayonnaise-based cabbage salad is a staple crunchy side dish at cookouts.
What is coleslaw?
This 1996 Will Smith sci-fi hit featured aliens attacking Earth right before a major American holiday.
What is Independence Day?
Dairy Queen serves this upside-down-resistant soft serve treat in flavors like Oreo and Butterfinger.
What is a Blizzard?
This colorful, lightweight shade provider is secured in the sand to block the sun.
What is a beach umbrella?
This zodiac sign rules the late summer period from July 23 to August 22 and is symbolized by a lion.
What is Leo?
This style of BBQ is famous for its sweet, thick, tomato-and-molasses-based sauce.
What is Kansas City style?
om Cruise felt the need for speed in this 2022 summer sequel that revived the movie theater industry.
What is Top Gun: Maverick?
This shaved ice dessert from Hawaii is traditionally topped with sweetened condensed milk and azuki beans.
What is shave ice?
This coastal state boasts the longest total shoreline in the United States at over 33,000 miles.
What is Alaska?
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the Sun is directly over this line of latitude.
What is the Tropic of Cancer?
his tough beef breast cut requires hours of smoking to become a tender Texas BBQ masterpiece.
What is brisket?