Summer
What is America's most popular ice cream flavor?
Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry
Chocolate
True or False: The Eiffel Tower gets taller in the summer.
True - it expands from the heat
Is watermelon made up of 10%, 50%, or 90% of water?
90%
Name two different colored sands that beaches can have?
Tan, white, pink, black
What does the idiom "come rain or shine" mean?
The event will occur regardless of the weather or circumstances.
What are the three summer months?
June, July, and August
What summer month is National Ice Cream month?
A) June
B) July
C) August
July
This famous eating competition happens every year on the Fourth of July.
Hot dog eating contest
Name three things you would bring to the beach with you.
Towel, chair, umbrella, water, sunscreen, etc.
Very hot! (like the inside of an oven!)
What was the first day of summer this year?
May 20th
June 20th
June 30th
June 20th
Name one of the hottest states in America.
Florida, Louisiana, or Hawaii
I'm sticky, sweet, and spun and found at fairs. I can be pink or blue. What am I?
Cotton Candy
What is an Olympic sport played on sand?
Beach Volleyball
What does the phrase "as lazy as a summer afternoon" mean?
Compares a state of laziness to a relaxing summer afternoon.
The Summer Olympics are held every ____ years.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
4
In sunscreen labeling, what does SPF stand for?
A) Sunny Pond Fishing
B) Sun Protectant Factor
C) Spray Protection Foam
Sun protection factor
Name three popular barbecue side dishes.
Potato salad, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans, etc.
Name three New Jersey beaches.
Sandy Hook, Point Pleasant, Wildwood, Seaside, Lavallette, Long Beach Island, etc.
What does "The flowers danced in the breeze" mean?
Gives the flowers the human action of dancing, making them seem lively and playful.
What is the most visited National Park in the United States?
A) Grand Canyon
B) Sandy Hook, NJ
C) Yosemite
Grand Canyon
What is the official name of the first day of summer?
A) Summer Solstice
B) Summer Opening
C) Summer Awakening
Summer Solstice
What does the Australian slang word "barbie" refer to?
Example: "It's such a nice summer day. I think I'll fire up the barbie for dinner."
Barbecue
What beach is the southernmost point of New Jersey?
A) Cape May
B) Sandy Hook
C) Point Pleasant
Cape May
What does "soak up the sun" mean?
Enjoy the sunshine!