Summer Science
Why do fireflies light up? A) to blind predators B) to attract prey C) to attract mates and communicate with each other
C) To attract mates and communicate with each other.
What is the name of the popular summer activity that involves riding waves on a long board?
Surfing
What type of butterfly spends summer months in North America before migrating south for the winter?
Monarch
What summertime treat is often associated with camping and involves a melted marshmallow?
S’mores
What do people wear on their eyes to protect them from the sun?
Sunglasses
What species of fish do bears feed on in summer?
A) Clownfish B) Salmon C) Sharks
B) Salmon
What is the name of the popular summer event where people gather to cook food outdoors on a grill?
Barbecue
Which sea animal lays its eggs in the sand?
Sea Turtles
What is a refreshing summer drink made with lemons, sugar, and water?
Lemonade
What happens to the days as summer ends—do they get longer or shorter?
Shorter.
What is the name for plants and trees that remain green and healthy for more than one season (including summer)?
Evergreen.
Which U.S. state has the most water parks? A) Virginia B) Alaska C) Florida
C) Florida, also known as the “Water Park Capital of the World.”
Which insect is known for lighting up at night during summer?
A) Bee
B) Butterfly
C) Firefly
C) Firefly
What do you call a frozen treat on a stick (very popular in the summer)? A) Popsicle B) Smoothie C) Blizzard
A) Popsicle
What is the term for a period of unusually hot weather, often occurring during the summer? A) Tundra B) Oasis C) Heatwave
C) Heatwave
Do the Northern and Southern Hemispheres share the same seasons?
No. The Southern Hemisphere experiences summer in the months of December, January, and February.
What is a popular beach activity involving a net and ball? A) Surfing B) Volleyball C) Basketball
B) Volleyball
What beach loving birds can live up to 15 years? A) Owls B) Flamingos C) Seagulls
C) Seagulls
Which summertime vegetable has 800 kernels on average? A) Carrot B) Corn C) Zucchini
B) Corn
Which US state has almost 24 hours of daylight in the summer? A) Utah B) Michigan C) Alaska
C) Alaska
True or False: Sharks have bones.
False. Sharks have skeletons made of cartilage, the same stuff that’s in your nose and ears.
Which famous theme park opened in California in July 1955? A) Dollywood B) Busch Gardens C) Disneyland
C) Disneyland
Which insect makes a distinctive buzzing sound during summer?
A) Cicadas B) Ladybugs C) Dragonflies
A) Cicadas
In the US, what is the most poplar selling grilling meat in the summer?
A) Chicken B) Hot dogs C) Bison
B) Hot dogs
In which country do people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice?
England