Beach & Ocean
What’s the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific
In which sport would you do a “cannonball”?
Swimming!
Why do some animals pant when it’s hot?
To keep themselves cool.
What’s the most popular ice cream flavor in America?
Vanilla
True or False: You can get a sunburn on a cloudy day.
True. Up to 80% of UV rays can penetrate clouds, so wear sunscreen every day.
True or False: Sharks have bones.
False. Sharks have skeletons made of cartilage, the same stuff that’s in your nose and ears.
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green, and red
True or false: In the summer, squirrels use their big, bushy tails to protect themselves from the sun.
True
What’s the official drink of summer? (Trick Question)
: Trick question! There isn’t one, but lemonade is commonly the most popular summer drink.
Which U.S. state has the most water parks?
Florida
What causes ocean waves?
Wind blowing across the water’s surface creates most waves.
How many players are on a beach volleyball team?
2 players on each team
Which ocean-dwelling creature are you most likely to see sunbathing?
Sea Lions
True or False: Peanuts grow underground.
True. They’re actually legumes, like beans, not nuts.
What does SPF stand for on sunscreen bottles?
Sun Protection Factor.
How much of the ocean have humans explored?
Less than 5%—that means there’s so much left to discover!
True or False: Surfing was invented in Hawaii.
True. Ancient Hawaiians have been surfing for over 1,000 years.
How do butterflies taste their food?
With their feet! They have taste sensors on their legs.
What fruit is known as “nature’s candy”?
Watermelon
What’s the first day of summer called?
Summer solstice
What’s the most common type of fish in the ocean?
The bristlemouth fish. There are trillions of them, but you’ve probably never seen one because they live deep underwater.
What’s the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
18 inches
How many eyes does a honeybee have?
5
How were ice pops (Popsicles) invented?
By accident! An 11-year-old boy left a cup of soda with a stirring stick outside overnight in 1905, and it froze.
How long does it take sunlight to reach Earth?
About 8 minutes and 20 seconds.