Food
Hot dogs are a popular summer food. About how many hot dogs will be eaten in the United States this summer?
7 Billion
Swimming is a favorite pastime during the summer months. About how many gallons of water does an Olympic size swimming pool hold?
500,000 gallons
The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th to observe America's independence from England. What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Pennsylvania?
111 Degrees fahrenheit
How many times per minute does a mosquito beat it's wings?
300 - 600 times
Watermelon is actually a vegetable...not a fruit. What percentage of a watermelon is water?
92%
What is the name of the object that is a long plastic sheet, which water goes on and can be slid down.
A slip and slide
Do they have 4th of July in England? Yes or No?
Yes
What is the first official day of summer?
June 21
About how many insects can a toad eat during one summer?
10,000
July is National Ice Cream month. The average American eats how much ice cream in a year (___ gallons)?
5 1/2 gallons
What horizon does the sun rise on?
East
About how much does the United States spend on fireworks? Hint: Millions
600 Million Dollars
What is the highest temperature every recorded at the South Pole?
7 degrees Fahrenheit
What animal's noise can help you determine the temperature outside?
Grasshopper
Cherry is the most popular flavor of popsicle. What year were popsicles invented?
1905
Which state has the highest record temperature in the United States, and what was the temperature?
Arizona - 128 degrees Fahrenheit
Independence, Iowa is located about 65 miles northeast of Toledo. How many other cities in the United States are named Independence?
10
What was the highest grossing summer movie of 2018?
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Which is the deadliest freshwater fish?
Piranha
Lemonade is a popular summer drink. Ninety-five percent of the United States lemon crop come from what two states?
California and Arizona
What does SPF in sunscreen stand for?
sun protection factor
What states holds the oldest 4th of July celebration?
Bristol, Rhode Island since 1785
According to Spotify, what was the most streamed song of summer 2018?
Drake’s “In My Feelings” (393 million times)
What is the fastest bird in the world?
Peregrine Falcon. The Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds of up to 240 miles per hour (mph) while diving!