Summer Blockbusters
This 1981 Spielberg film, released in June, introduced a fedora-wearing archaeologist.
What is Raiders of the Lost Ark?
This term describes the area between high and low tide lines.
What is the intertidal zone?
This fruit, often grilled in summer, is a hybrid of a plum and an apricot.
What is a pluot (or plumcot)?
This term refers to a long-distance hike, often spanning hundreds of miles.
What is thru-hiking?
In Australia, summer occurs during these months due to its location in the Southern Hemisphere.
What are December, January, and February?
James Cameron’s 1991 sequel, released in July, revolutionized CGI with a liquid metal villain.
What is Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
This type of wave, caused by underwater seismic activity, can devastate coastal areas.
What is a tsunami?
This cold Spanish soup made from tomatoes and vegetables is a summer staple.
What is gazpacho?
This U.S. national park, known for its geysers, is a popular summer destination and the first of its kind.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
This European country celebrates Midsummer with bonfires, flower crowns, and dancing around a maypole.
What is Sweden?
This 1993 dinosaur thriller was the highest-grossing film ever at the time of its release.
What is Jurassic Park?
This international system ranks beach water quality and safety using a color-coded flag system.
What is the Blue Flag program?
This dish, made with raw fish and citrus juice, is popular in coastal Latin America.
What is ceviche?
This knot, essential for securing tents and tarps, is known for its adjustable loop.
What is a taut-line hitch?
This desert region in Africa is one of the hottest places on Earth during summer.
What is the Sahara Desert?
Released in July 2008, this superhero film earned Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar.
What is The Dark Knight?
This term refers to the process of sand being moved along the coast by wave action.
What is longshore drift?
This frozen dessert, originating in Italy, is denser and more flavorful than ice cream.
What is gelato?
This desert in the southwestern U.S. is known for its extreme summer heat and the lowest point in North America.
What is Death Valley?
This South American country is famous for its summer beach parties in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Brazil?
This 1999 found-footage horror film, released in summer, became one of the most profitable films ever.
What is The Blair Witch Project?
This rare natural phenomenon causes bioluminescent waves at night.
What is a red tide (or dinoflagellate bloom)?
This traditional Southern U.S. summer dessert features layers of fruit, custard, and cake.
What is a trifle (or banana pudding)?
This ancient trail system in Peru leads to Machu Picchu and is a popular summer trek.
What is the Inca Trail?
In Japan, summer festivals often feature fireworks and people wearing this traditional garment.
What is a yukata?