Summer
When is the first day of Summer this year?
June 21
What creature are most people afraid of while swimming in the ocean.
Sharks
When is America's Independence Day celebrated?
July 4th
TRUE or FALSE: Watermelon contains over 90% water?
True
Which insects are the most widespread in the summer?
Mosquitoes
What is the birthstone for August?
Peridot
What is the longest continuous beach in America?
Long Beach, WA
America spends over ________ on fireworks every year?
a) 1 million
b) 500 million
c) 1 billion
d) 500 billion
c) 1 billion
Three fresh fruits outsell all others during the summer in America. Name one.
Watermelon, tomatoes, peaches.
Which US holiday unofficially implies the end of summer?
Labor Day
What vitamin can you get directly from the sun?
Vitamin D
What fun activity did I do on my vacation?
Jet skiing
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Two vegetables experience higher sales in August than any other month. Name one of the two.
Corn and squash
Which month of the year is National Ice Cream month?
July
Which water sport is NOT a part of the summer Olympics?
Surfing
How many long distance summer trips are made in the USA each year?
a) 450 million
b) 550 million
c) 650 million
d) 750 million
c) 650 million
Which place holds a hotdog contest on July 4th?
Coney Island, Brooklyn
What is the best selling meat during the summer?
Hotdogs
The month of July was named after which historical figure?
Julius Caesar
Which summer blockbuster film was the first to be promoted to the audience by expensive television advertising?
Jaws
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
What year did America claim Independence?
1776
Which president hosted the first BBQ at the White House?
a) Lyndon Johnson
b) John F. Kennedy
c) Richard Nixon
a) Lyndon Johnson
In which city were the summer Olympics held in 2012?
London, England