Summer Science
This gas makes up about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for breathing. What is it?
Oxygen
This American holiday is celebrated on the last Monday of May and marks the unofficial start of summer. What is it called?
Memorial Day
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
Australia
What is the name of the outdoor activity where you follow a trail using a compass and map, often in a forest or park?
Orienteering
This holiday is celebrated by people in the U.S. with fireworks, parades, and barbecues on July 4th. What is it?
Independence Day
The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees, which causes the seasons. What is the name of this tilt?
Axial Tilt
This summer event, held in Spain, is famous for people running in front of bulls through narrow streets. What is it called?
The Running of the Bulls (in Pamplona)
This ancient structure, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is located in Egypt. What is it called?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
This large, hot desert is the largest in the world and is located in northern Africa. What is it called?
The Sahara Desert
This cold treat, often served at picnics or parties, is made by freezing flavored liquid in molds. What is it called?
Popsicles or Ice Lollies
This natural phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight. What is it called?
Solar Eclipse
The Summer Olympics are held every four years. In what year did the U.S. first host the Summer Olympics?
1904
The massive stone statues on Easter Island are known as what?
Moai
What’s the name of the mountain range that runs along the western coast of North America, from Alaska down to Mexico?
The Rocky Mountains
In Japan, this summer festival involves floating paper lanterns to guide the spirits of ancestors. What is it called?
Obon Festival
What is the term for the process by which plants use sunlight to make their food?
Photosynthesis
This summer festival in France is known for its famous fireworks display on July 14th. What is it called?
Bastille Day
This famous, giant wall in China was originally built to protect against invasions. What is it called?
The Great Wall of China
The Amazon Rainforest is located in South America. Which country is home to the largest part of it?
Brazil
This traditional game involves using a mallet to hit a ball through wickets in a garden or lawn. What is it called?
Croquet
These clouds are associated with thunderstorms and can reach up to 60,000 feet in the sky. What are they called?
Cumulonimbus clouds
In this popular event, people gather to watch hot-air balloons rise into the sky. What is the name of this event held every October in New Mexico?
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The Taj Mahal, a famous white marble mausoleum, is located in which country?
India
What is the term for the natural process where rivers and streams carve through rock to create deep, narrow valleys?
Erosion
Every summer in Spain, people participate in this religious festival, which includes running through the streets and attending bullfights. What is the festival called?
San Fermin (The Running of the Bulls)