Summer treats
What do you call a frozen treat made from flavored ice and a stick?
Popsicle
What do people often put on their skin to avoid sunburn?
Sunscreen
What do you call the movement of water that creates waves at the beach?
Tide
Which U.S. holiday is celebrated with fireworks in July?
Independence Day, the 4th of July
What astronomical event occurs when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky at noon?
Summer solstice
What do you call a relaxing outdoor meal on a blanket?
Picnic
What do children build using sand at the beach?
Sandcastle
What do swimmers wear to help them see clearly underwater?
Goggles
For Israeli high school students, summer break officially kicks off every year on this exact calendar date in June.
June 20
What desert is known as the hottest in the world and reaches extreme temperatures in summer?
The Sahara Desert
What drink is made by blending fruit, ice, and sometimes yogurt or milk?
Smoothie
What do you call a party with grilled food outdoors?
BBQ
What do you call a strong ocean current that can pull swimmers away from shore?
Rip current
Known as the Jewish "Day of Love," this minor summer holiday in late July or August is often called the Jewish Valentine's Day.
Tu B'Av
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
Watermelon is a popular summertime treat. About what percentage of a watermelon is water?
90%
If you are flying into JFK,which city are your landing in ..?
New York
If you are spending your summer break eating croissants by the Seine, you are visiting this capital city.
Paris
What is the name of the Swedish celebration of the longest day of the year?
Midsummer
What phenomenon causes longer daylight hours during summer?
Earth’s axial tilt toward the Sun
If you hit any popular ice cream shop like Golda or Anita in Israel during the summer, you will definitely find this incredibly popular flavor inspired by a crunchy, salty-sweet Israeli bakery snack.
Chocolate Beigel (or Chocolate Pretzel)
This popular, minimalist travel style involves fitting everything you need into a single backpack or small rolling bag to avoid checked luggage fees.
One-bagging (or traveling light/carry-on only)
Your body naturally produces this specific vitamin when your skin is exposed to sunlight, helping you absorb calcium.
Vitamin D
Falling in July or early August, this solemn summer day of fasting in Israel commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
Tisha B'Av
What is the term for a prolonged period of excessively hot weather?
Heatwave