SCIENCE
JULY
FOOD
4th HISTORY
HOLIDAYS
100
What atmospheric phenomenon, more common in humid July afternoons, occur when rising warm air creates tall cumulonimbus clouds?

Thunderstorms 

100
Cats and Dogs might be afraid of these explosives being set off during a July holiday. What are the explosives called? 

Fireworks 

100
This fruit is the most popular choice served on the 4th of July. 

Watermelon

100
The stars on the U.S. flag represent each ______.

State 

100
This holiday marks the U.S Declaration of Independence from Britain.

4th of July 

200

July often sees peak growth for many crops due to this process, where plants convert sunlight into energy. What is the name of this process?

Photosynthesis

200

What is the birthstone for month of July? 

Ruby 

200

What is America's favorite pie?

Apple Pie 


200

______ people signed the declaration of independence.

a) 48

b) 52

c) 56

c) 56

200

This week long "holiday" celebrates this sea-dwelling predator. 

Shark Week

300
During July, UV radiation levels peak. What does "UV" stand for? 

Ultraviolet 

300

What is the birth flower of July? 

Water Lily 

300

Most American's use this to cook on the 4th of July.

Grill 

300

There are ______ stars and ______ stripes on the U.S. Flag.

50 stars and 13 stripes 

300

This French holiday occurs on July 14th. 

Bastille Day 

400

What meteorological season is the month of July in the southern hemisphere?

Winter 

400

In 1780, this animal was designated as a national symbol. It also happens to be the bird of this month. 

The Bald Eagle 
400

This contest is held every 4th of July at Coney Island by Nathans Famous. 

Hot Dog eating contest 

400

In what year did the 4th of July become a federal holiday?

a) 1870 

b) 1876

c) 1780

a) 1870

400

Which of the following does NOT occur in July? 

A. Independence Day in the U.S. 

B. Canada Day 

C. The World Series 

D. Bastille Day

C. The World Series

500

TRUE OR FALSE: 

July is synonymous with scorching temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere where it is typically the hottest month of the year. 

TRUE 

500

In the northern hemisphere, July is part of this astronomical season.

Summer 

500

Americans will consume 375 million of these on July 4th. 

Hamburgers 

500

TRUE OR FALSE:

Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.

TRUE

Only John Hancock and Charles Thomson signed on July 4th. Most of the others signed on August 2nd, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later. 

500

This out-of-this-world holiday is celebrated on July 2nd.

World UFO Day 

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