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100

This season begins in June in the Northern Hemisphere.

What is summer?

100

In New Jersey, this is the only beach in the state that does NOT require purchase of beach badges

What is Atlantic City Beach?

100

This iconic hot dog style is famously "dragged through the garden" and never, ever includes ketchup.

What is a Chicago-style hot dog?

100

This singer's hit "Pink Pony Club" became one of the biggest songs of summer in 2025.

Who is Chappell Roan?

100

This U.S. state is nicknamed the Sunshine State.

What is Florida?

200

Air temperatures over 90°F for several days are called this.

What is a heat wave?

200

This beach is the world's longest beach--more than 100 miles long!

What is the Praia do Cassino Beach in Brazil? (150 miles long)
200

This fruit, over 90% water, is a picnic favorite.

What is watermelon?

200

This reality dating show takes place in a villa and asks contestants to "couple up."

What is Love Island?

200

This famous waterfall sits on the border of New York and Ontario.

What is Niagara Falls? 

300

This atmospheric layer contains the ozone that helps protect us from the sun's UV rays.

What is the stratosphere?

300

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses is called this.

What is an isthmus?

300

Gazpacho originated in this European country.

What is Spain?

300

This 1975 Steven Spielberg film is widely credited with creating the modern summer blockbuster.

What is Jaws?

300

This U.S. National Park is home to the geyser Old Faithful.

What is Yellowstone National Park?

400

The point at which the sun reaches its northernmost position in the sky each year is called this.

What is the summer solstice?

400

The area where land meets the ocean is known by this general geographic term.

What is the coastline?

400

Halloumi, a cheese often grilled in summer, traditionally comes from this Mediterranean island nation.

What is Cyprus?

400

This 1989 Spike Lee film featured Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" and takes place on the hottest day of the year.

What is Do the Right Thing?

400

This Greek island is famous for its white buildings with blue domes overlooking the Aegean Sea.

What is Santorini?

500

This high-pressure weather system over the Atlantic often influences hurricane paths toward North America.

What is the Bermuda High?

500

The deepest known point in Earth's oceans is this trench.

What is the Mariana Trench?

500

This popular summer fruit has been dubbed the "King of Fruits".

What is a Durian?

500

This annual event in San Diego has become one of the world's largest celebrations of comics, movies, and pop culture.

What is San Diego Comic-Con?

500

This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru sits over 7,900 feet above sea level and was built by the Inca.

What is Machu Picchu?