Geography
Term meaning “of or relating to the sea or ocean”; also relating to navigation by watercraft
A. Surf B. Marine C. Oceanic
What is marine? One example is marine biologists, who study the ocean and everything that lives in it.
Main computer input device for text
What is keyboard? Other computer input devices include the microphone for those who want to speak into the computer, and the mouse, which positions the cursor or selects text or images. A pen or stylus can be used with cell phones and notebooks that support them.
In August, these insects’ chirps could raise Rumpelstiltskin from his sleep.
Hint- not cicadas
What are crickets? The higher the temperature, the more frequent the chirps. Today, the expression “crickets” is used to indicate silence on a subject.
If you receive this red flower, it signifies the sender’s love.
A. Carnation B. Rose C. Daisy
What is a rose? Rose is an anagram for eros, the Greek word for romantic love.
One of two states that is most perfectly rectangular in shape.
hint- not ND or MT
What is Colorado or Wyoming? They are rectangular states due to the method of land surveying used during Western expansion.
An image of a place, city, state, or the world, drawn to scale
A. Map B. Globe C. Atlas
What is a map? A globe is one type of map of the world. A bound collection of maps is called an atlas.
The largest planet in our solar system
A. Sun B. Jupiter C. Uranus
What is Jupiter? Its mass is 318 times the mass of Earth.
Humming and whirring are associated with this flying animal.
Hint- an avian
What is the hummingbird? Hummingbirds take 150 breaths per minute. Don’t try this at home.
This octagonal red sign is the universal sign for this.
hint- think back to drivers ed
What is “stop”? A yellow sign generally means “caution” or “warning” and is often in the shape of a triangle.
The state of Washington is home to the largest building in the world, which belongs to this aviation company.
A. Airbus B. Boeing C. 02 Comac
What is Boeing? The factory covers 98.3 acres (39.8 hectares).
Spooky term that describes a deserted village or town with remains of infrastructure and buildings
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What is ghost town? Examples include Death Valley in California; Pripyat, Ukraine, the city affected by the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant meltdown; and Hashima Island, Japan, which once was densely populated by workers who worked in the mines for Mitsubishi but was abandoned in 1974.
Dutch artist who painted the famous painting The Starry Night
A. Van Gohn B. DaVinci C. Monet
Who is Vincent van Gogh? He painted it while in an asylum in France after he cut off part of his ear.
On a sunny summer day in the neighborhood, often you can hear the racket made by these yard machines.
Hint- don't let your husband complete this chore before 8am on a Saturday
What are lawnmowers? Mowing the lawn is frequently near the top of many men’s honey-do lists—right after taking out the garbage.
This is the only red precious gemstone.
hint- Dorothy's shoe color
What is the ruby? The other precious stones are diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds.
This state has the largest economy in the United States.
A. Texas B. New York C. California
What is California? It has the fifth-largest economy in the world, and its GDP is equivalent to India’s.
A barrier that restricts the flow of water in a river or creek, whether built by people or created by animals
What is dam? Beavers are notorious for creating dams; it’s their life’s work. Hoover Dam was built in the early 20th century to harness the water from the Colorado River to provide hydroelectric power.
Process plants use to convert sunlight to energy
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What is photosynthesis? We often equate this process with producing green leaves; however, other colors are also derived through photosynthesis. Algae use photosynthesis to generate their own food.
Sizzling sounds often indicate food is being prepared on this summer staple.
Hint- Gas or Charcoal
What is the backyard grill? The sizzling sounds and the accompanying aromas are no longer relegated to summer; grilling has become an all-year activity.
A red necktie is often called this, as it symbolizes authority and confidence in the wearer.
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What is a power tie? Wearing a red tie or a red dress makes a strong statement. The British royals often wear red to show power.
This state has the most incorporated companies.
A. New York B. Delaware C. California
What is Delaware? According to Forbes, 68 percent of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware due to lenient tax laws.
A chain or collection of islands, such as the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador
A. archipelago B. cluster C. island grouping
What is archipelago? Other examples include the Greek Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, the Florida Keys, and the Hawaiian Islands.
The name of the treaty that ended World War I
Treaty of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
What is the Treaty of Versailles? It was signed at the Paris Peace Conference, which took place at the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. Germany paid a heavy price for the war, ceding territory to neighboring countries and agreeing to international supervision of other lands, paying reparations to the Allies, and more.
Kids come running when they hear music coming from this truck.
Hint- sweet treat
What is the ice cream truck? Ice cream trucks still come through neighborhoods today just as they did back then, an enduring summer tradition.
This red vegetable with an edible pink stalk is sometimes mistakenly thought to be a fruit.
hint- looks like celery
What is rhubarb? A member of the buckwheat family, rhubarb is in fact a vegetable. Rhubarb is tart, often combined with strawberries, and always cooked.
Alaska is more than twice as large as this giant southern U.S. state.
A. Texas B. Arizona C. Florida
What is Texas? Alaska is the undisputed champion when it comes to the size of U.S. states. In fact, Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve alone is larger than 10 of the 50 U.S. states, at 13.2 million acres (5.3 million hectares).
A navigable route by waterway
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What is sea lane (or shipping route or shipping lane)? Major shipping routes include the Panama Canal, Suez Canal, and St. Lawrence Seaway.
The chemical symbol for gold on the periodic table
A. Au B. Ag C. Fe
What is Au? Its atomic number is 79. The symbol for silver is Ag, and its atomic number is 47.
When you hear the crackling sound coming from this, get ready to sing some songs or tell your favorite ghost story.
hint- heat source
What is a campfire? Always remember fire safety during and after a campfire. The best way to put out the fire safely is to douse it with water. If you have time, wait until the logs have turned into embers. Keep pouring water until you no longer hear any hissing from the embers. Then stir the ashes to ensure that there’s nothing still burning. Keep dousing and stirring until nothing is burning.
This red “fish” is often mistaken for a crustacean, but it is an echinoderm.
A. Crawfish B. Starfish C. Clownfish
What is a starfish? Crustaceans have exoderms, while echinoderms are usually symmetrical in shape with spiny skin.
This state’s official state song is “Yankee Doodle.”
A. Massachusetts B. Rhode Island C. Connecticut
What is Connecticut? The song was written by the British to mock the volunteer soldiers from Connecticut who fought in the French and Indian War.