Summer Trivia
These days are nicknamed after a popular pet, they are usually the hottest days of the summer season.
The "Dog Days" of Summer
These frozen treats were invented in 1905 by an 11 year old boy
ice pops or
popsicles
In Men in Black (1997) starring Will Smith, who or what are the Men in Black battling?
Aliens
Where is the summer Olympics being held this year? (2024)
Paris, France
What is the name of the holiday that celebrates American independence dating from 1776?
4th of July
Is watermelon made up of 10%, 50% or 90% of water?
90%
Name the song from the following lyrics:
"'Cause I got that sunshine in my pocket,
got that good song in my feet"
"Can't Stop the Feeling"
by Justin Timberlake
The clownfish that is looking for his son
Finding Nemo
In what country were the first modern day Olympics held?
Greece
Plants use sunlight to make their own food. What is the scientific name of this process?
Photosynethesis
In the summer heat, the iron in this French tourist destination expands, making it grow more than 6 inches
The Eiffel Tower
This group is known for songs with a relaxing, summer vibe and tv's "Uncle Jesse" (John Stamos) plays drums for them
The Beach Boys
"Who you gonna call?"
(Has several movies in the series)
GhostBusters
The Olympics are held every how many years?
Every 4 years
This was invented in the 1870's to be used as a pie plate, now it just gets tossed around.
frisbee
July is named after this ancient Roman leader
Julius Caeser
What species of fish do bears feed on in summer?
Salmon
This ocean based horror movie was the first to make $100 million when it was released.
Jaws
Breakdancing is an Olympic Sport as of this year?
True or False
True!
True or False:
Sunflowers turn their heads toward the sun to soak up the most amount of sunlight possible?
True
The scientific name of the first day of summer... it is the longest day of the year.
Summer Solstice
What is the name of the United States’ beloved fire prevention mascot?
Smokey the Bear
This was a big summer movie in the year 1982
about an alien who needs to "phone home"
E.T
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
When using sunscreen,
SPF stands for...
Sun Protection Factor
Which U.S. state experiences the most wildfires during summer? (a) Texas (b) Arizona (c) California.
California
Name the song from the following lyrics:
"So cut the headlights, summer's a knife
I'm always waiting for you just to cut to the bone"
Cruel Summer
by Taylor Swift
Disney movie telling of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial alien
Lilo & Stitch
The Olympic Logo features 5 interlocking rings. What colors are they?
Blue
Yellow
Black
Green
Red
Name the place with the highest temperature ever recorded in the US
Death Valley in California