Sunshine
Which flower thrives in the Summer because it loves the sun?
Sunflower
True or False: Watermelon contains over 90% water?
True!
In 1988 this game was introduced to the Summer Olympics also known as ping pong
table tennis
Americans spend approximately $1 billion every year on what to help celebrate the 4th of july?
Fireworks
Summer is the busiest season for what business which provides entertainment for about 2 hours in an air-conditioned room with popcorn and other snacks
Movie Theaters
What vitamin do you get from sunshine?
Vitamin D
The Chicago style of this food has a tomato slice on it
Hot Dog
The United States will host the Summer Olympics in 2028, but in which city? (a) New York (b) Chicago (c) Los Angeles
Los Angeles
True or False: the summer solstice is the longest day of the year?
True!
Which is the most sold item in the Summer in America?
hint: you need one for a day at the pool
Swimsuits
Which country holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded?
The US! California's Death Valley hit 134 degrees F in 1913
According to market research, what is America's favorite flavor of ice cream?
Chocolate!
What athlete has the most Olympic medals?
hint: he is very famous for swimming
Michael Phelps - he has 28 medals! 23 Gold · 3 Silver · 2 Bronze
What September holiday unofficially marks the end of summer?
Labor day
In 1975 this movie was released that showed beach goers terrorized by a shark
Jaws
This beach sport played in the sunshine became official in 1986?
hint: it is played with a tall net and also commonly played in a gym
beach volleyball
What famous location in New York holds a hot dog eating competition every year?
hint: for the first word think ice cream
Coney Island, Brooklyn
During which two months do the Summer Olympics take place?
July and August
In Alaska, the summer solstice is celebrated by a midnight game of what sport?
Baseball
Which iconic musical movie featuring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta has a song titled "Summer Nights"?
Grease
What do the letters SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
Along with squash, what other vegetable experiences higher sales in August than any other time of the year?
hint: it's yellow
Corn!
This game was at one time featured in the Olympics but no longer is. It involves two groups of players pulling on the same piece of equipment with the goal of pulling the opposite team over a line
Tug of war
The US Open is held between August 29- September 11 and is the most important sporting championship in the world for which sport?
Tennis
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I have a dream" speech on August 28, 1963. Where did he give this speech?
Washington D.C. around the Lincoln Memorial
Which international landmark grows up to 6 inches in the summer due to the extreme heat?
hint: you may see it while enjoying a baguette
Eiffel Tower! Extreme heat causes the metal at the base to expand, increasing the height of the 300-metre-tall tower. It also causes the top of the tower to tilt away from the sun by up to 7 inches
before they were used for outdoor games, Frisbees were used in the kitchen as a tin to bake what dish?
Pies!
Which sport that takes place in the water (ocean) was NOT a summer olympic sport until 2020?
Surfing
The time between July 3 and August 11 is referred to as what?
hint: it involves a common pet
The Dog Days of Summer
The month of July was named after which historical Greek figure?
Julius Caesar