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Hot dogs are a popular summer food. About how many hot dogs will be eaten in the United States this summer? A. 1 million B. 100 million C. 7 billion
C. 7 billion
100
Swimming is a favorite pastime during the summer months. About how many gallons of water does an Olympic size swimming pool hold? A. 100 gallons B. 500,000 gallons C. 10,000,000 million gallons
B. 500,000 gallons
100

The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th to observe America's independence from England. What year was the Declaration of Independence signed? A. 1492 B. 1776 C. 1978

B. 1776

100

This classic swimming pool game has people calling out the name of a famous Italian Explorer while trying to avoid being caught. 

What is Marco Polo

100
How many times per minute does a mosquito beat it's wings? A. 10 - 20 times B. 100 - 200 times C. 300 - 600 times
C. 300 - 600 times
200
Watermelon is actually a vegetable...not a fruit. What percentage of a watermelon is water? A. 15% B. 50% C. 92%
C. 92%
200
What is the name of the object that is a long plastic sheet, which water goes on and can be slid down. A. A backyard raft B. A swimming sheet C. A slip and slide
C. A slip and slide
200

These loud and colorful items are used to help celebrate July 4th .

What are fireworks?

200
What is the first official day of summer? A. June 2 B. June 21 C. July 4
B. June 21
200
About how many insects can a toad eat during one summer? A. 500 B. 1,000 C. 10,000
C. 10,000
300
July is National Ice Cream month. The average American eats how much ice cream in a year? A. 1 gallon B. 5 1/2 gallons C. 10 gallons
B. 5 1/2 gallons
300
What horizon does the sun rise on? A. East B. South C. West
A. East
300

Mrs. Gander's son, Seth, was born on July 4th, so they gave him a very unique middle name. Can you guess what it is?

Independence

300

This yummy campfire treat has 3 simple ingredients and melts in your mouth! 

What are s'mores?

300
Not sure of the temperature outside? This insect's chirp's can help you calculate it. A. Grasshopper B. Beetle C. Box Elder Bug
A. Grasshopper
400
Cherry is the most popular flavor of popsicle. What year were popsicles invented? A. 1905 B. 1999 C. 2011
A. 1905
400
Which state has the highest record temperature in the United States? A. Florida B. Texas C. Arizona
C. Arizona - 128 degrees Fahrenheit
400

Around 15,000 fireworks displays will take place for the Fourth of July holiday. Most small towns spend between _______ and ______ for a fireworks display, with larger cities going into the millions, like the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at around $2.5 million.

$8000-$15,000

400

Joey Chestnut, the competitive eating titan, just clinched his eleventh win at Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, which takes places every year on July 4 at Coney Island. He ate a record _____ hot dogs and buns—up from 72 last year—in ten minutes, beating his own record. Jul 5, 2018

What is 74?

400
How fast can mosquitoes fly? A. 1 - 1.5 miles per hour B. 10 miles per hour C. 100 miles per hour
A. 1 - 1.5 miles per hour
500
Lemonade is a popular summer drink. Ninety-five percent of the United States lemon crop come from what two states? A. Georgia and Florida B. California and Arizona C. Iowa and Nebraska
B. California and Arizona
500
How many trips will Americans probably take during the months of June, July, and August? A. 230,000 B. 230 million c. 230 billion
B. 230 million
500

Boys are ___ times more likely than girls to be injured by fireworks.

2

500

Wyoming is the 46th warmest state. That means only 4 states are colder than Wyoming. What is Wyoming's average yearly temperature? A. 36 degrees Fahrenheit B. 42 degrees Fahrenheit C. 57 degrees Fahrenheit

B. 42 degrees Fahrenheit

500
Which is the deadliest freshwater fish? A. Barracuda B. Large-mouth Bass C. Piranha
C. Piranha