Summer Facts
Summer consists of these three months
June, July, August
This was invented in the 1870's to be used as a pie plate, now it is an outdoor toy.
Frisbee
Whether grilled, steamed or air popped, this sweet summer veggie hits the spot every time.
Corn
What common plant is used to bring relief to sunburns?
Aloe Vera
July is named after which Roman emperor?
Julius Caesar
This team sport was originally played on land, but people started to play it on the beach. It became an official sport in 1986.
Beach volleyball
Is watermelon made up of 10%, 50%, or 90% water?
90%
This is the most visited National Park in Canada
Banff National Park
These summer shoes were named after the sound they make while walking
Flip flops
What are the three zodiac signs of summer?
Cancer, Leo and Virgo
Nine players take the field in this popular summer sport.
Baseball
What three ingredients classically make up a s'more?
Graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate
What is considered "The Happiest Place on Earth", which was first opened in 1955?
Disneyland
This is what "SPF" stands for.
Sun Protection Factor
This phenomenon happens during the summer months in the Arctic Circle where sunlight is visible for 24 hours.
The midnight sun
This bat-and-ball summer sport is especially popular in countries like England, Australia, and India, features terms like “wickets,” “overs,” and a “pitch”
Cricket
What is the name of cold tomato soup, popular in Spain?
Gazpacho
The province with the highest average temperatures
British Columbia
This "royal" butterfly species will spend its summer in North America before migrating south in winter.
Monarchs
This word means zero in tennis
Love
This delicious summertime fruit is called rock melon in Australia. What are they known as in Canada?
Cantaloupe
Where was the birthplace of surfing?
Hawaii
Where was the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
Death Valley, California (56.7C or 134F)