Summer
True or False: It has been scientifically proven that humans are generally happier during the summer time.
True
Which Canadian province is the sunniest? (most hrs of sunlight/yr)
Manitoba
July is the official month for which summer treat?
Ice Cream
What sport is played at the French Open?
Tennis
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
What is the first official day of summer this year?
Sunday, June 20
Where was the hottest Canadian summer temperature in history recorded?
Saskatchewan (45C)
True or False: The popsicle was invented when a young boy accidentally left a cup of soda and a stir stick outside overnight and woke up the next morning to find the drink frozen.
True (Frank Epperson, 1905)
Who is the team captain of the Toronto Raptors?
Kyle Lowry
Which of the Great Lakes is the smallest?
Lake Erie
The Victoria Day long weekend in May marks the "beginning of summer", which holiday weekend marks the "end of summer"?
Labour Day Weekend
What is the most visited National Park in Canada?
Banff National Park
Which summer holiday is the biggest day for hot dog consumption in the US?
4th of July
What is the US's national sport?
The Indian Ocean is bounded by the following continents: Asia to the north, Africa to the west, ____?____ to the east
Australia
What is the longest day of the year?
the Summer Solstice
Approximately what % of Canadians have a park or green space located close to their homes?
87%
Are watermelons considered a fruit, a vegetable, or both?
Both
True or False: When the LA Lakers lost in the first round of this year's NBA Playoffs, this was the first time that Lebron James has ever been eliminated in the first round since his career started.
True
Lake Como is located in which European country?
Italy
The “dog days of summer” refer to July 3rd to August 11th. They are named so after which star? (This star is located in the constellation of Canis Major)
Sirius the Dog Star
Two-thirds of which province's land base is forest land, with more than half of that area having little or no human contact?
British Columbia
About how many seeds are on the outside of a strawberry?
200
Due to the pandemic, the Toronto Blue Jays are currently playing baseball at their "home stadium" in which US city?
Buffalo, NY
The Amazon River goes through Peru, Columbia, and which other South American country.