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100


This 1981 Spielberg film, released in June, introduced a fedora-wearing archaeologist.

What is Raiders of the Lost Ark?

100

This term describes the area between high and low tide lines.

What is the intertidal zone?

100

This fruit, often grilled in summer, is a hybrid of a plum and an apricot.

What is a pluot (or plumcot)?

100

This term refers to a long-distance hike, often spanning hundreds of miles.

What is thru-hiking?

100

In Australia, summer occurs during these months due to its location in the Southern Hemisphere.

What are December, January, and February?

200

James Cameron’s 1991 sequel, released in July, revolutionized CGI with a liquid metal villain.

What is Terminator 2: Judgment Day?

200

This type of wave, caused by underwater seismic activity, can devastate coastal areas.

What is a tsunami?

200

This cold Spanish soup made from tomatoes and vegetables is a summer staple.

What is gazpacho?

200


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?

200

This European country celebrates Midsummer with bonfires, flower crowns, and dancing around a maypole.

What is Sweden?

300


This 1993 dinosaur thriller was the highest-grossing film ever at the time of its release.

What is Jurassic Park?

300


This international system ranks beach water quality and safety using a color-coded flag system.

What is the Blue Flag program?

300

This dish, made with raw fish and citrus juice, is popular in coastal Latin America.

What is ceviche?

300


This knot, essential for securing tents and tarps, is known for its adjustable loop.

What is a taut-line hitch?

300

This desert region in Africa is one of the hottest places on Earth during summer.

What is the Sahara Desert?

400

Released in July 2008, this superhero film earned Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar.

What is The Dark Knight?

400


This term refers to the process of sand being moved along the coast by wave action.

What is longshore drift?

400

This frozen dessert, originating in Italy, is denser and more flavorful than ice cream.

What is gelato?

400


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?

400

This South American country is famous for its summer beach parties in Rio de Janeiro.

What is Brazil?

500

This 1999 found-footage horror film, released in summer, became one of the most profitable films ever.

What is The Blair Witch Project?

500

This rare natural phenomenon causes bioluminescent waves at night.

What is a red tide (or dinoflagellate bloom)?

500


This traditional Southern U.S. summer dessert features layers of fruit, custard, and cake.

What is a trifle (or banana pudding)?

500

This ancient trail system in Peru leads to Machu Picchu and is a popular summer trek.

What is the Inca Trail?

500

In Japan, summer festivals often feature fireworks and people wearing this traditional garment.

What is a yukata?