Geography
Which country is famous for summer beaches in the Mediterranean Sea?
Greece
What outdoor movie format became popular in the 1950s and is still enjoyed during summer?
Drive-in movies
What famous monument in England is linked to summer solstice celebrations?
Stonehenge
What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?
The Summer Solstice
What beach sport is played by hitting a volleyball over a net?
Beach volleyball
Which U.S. state is famous for very hot summer temperatures in Death Valley?
California
Which famous playwright wrote many plays still performed at summer festivals today?
William Shakespeare
What was one reason armies often fought during summer?
Better weather and road conditions.
What type of cloud is most associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus clouds
What is the term for traveling through natural areas carrying supplies in a backpack?
Backpacking
Which country is famous for experiencing the Midnight Sun in parts of its territory?
Norway
Which artist is famous for painting water lilies outdoors and studying seasonal light?
Claude Monet
What major World War II operation began on June 6, 1944?
Normandy Landings or D-Day
What is the term for prolonged extreme heat?
A heat wave
What endurance race covers 140.6 miles (226.3 km) in triathlon competition?
An Ironman triathlon
Which mountain range strongly influences the South Asian summer monsoon?
Himalayas
Which famous summer film released in 1975 is often credited with creating the modern blockbuster era?
Jaws
Which English king won the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485?
Henry VII
What type of ecosystem is characterized by very low rainfall and high summer temperatures?
A desert
What is the term for riding ocean waves without a board?
Bodysurfing
Which desert is considered one of the driest non-polar places on Earth?
Atacama Desert.
Which outdoor artwork stretches over 1,500 feet into a salt lake in Utah?
Spiral Jetty
What summer campaign of 1812 ultimately contributed to Napoleon's downfall?
French Invasion of Russia
At the Arctic Circle during the summer solstice, approximately how long does the Sun remain above the horizon?
About 24 hours.
Which sport became an Olympic event in 2021 after years of popularity on beaches and parks?
Skateboarding