🌞 Summer Weather
🏖️ Beaches & Oceans
🍉 Summer Food & Drinks
🎆 Summer Traditions
🌻 Nature in Summer
100
Summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on what astronomical event?
The Summer Solstice.
100
What causes ocean tides?
The gravitational pull of the Moon
100
Which fruit is made up of about 92% water?
Watermelon
100
Independence Day celebrates America's independence from which country?
Great Britain.
100
Which flower famously turns its face toward the sun?
Sunflower
200
Which month typically contains the Summer Solstice?
June.
200
Which ocean borders the eastern coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean.
200
What classic picnic salad is traditionally made with potatoes, mayonnaise, and hard-boiled eggs?
Potato salad
200
What famous 1966 song by The Lovin' Spoonful is often associated with summer?
"Summer in the City"
200
What is the name for a group of butterflies?
A kaleidoscope.
300
What weather scale measures the strength of hurricanes from Category 1 to Category 5?
Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS)
300
Which U.S. state is nicknamed "The Sunshine State"?
Florida
300
Which spice gives barbecue sauce much of its smoky flavor?
Paprika
300
Which American composer wrote "The Stars and Stripes Forever," often heard at summer parades?
John Philip Sousa.
300
What U.S. National Park, established in 1872, is widely considered the world's first national park and is a favorite summer destination?
Yellowstone National Park.
400
What is the scientific term for the amount of water vapor in the air?
Humidity.
400
What is the strongest type of ocean current that can quickly pull swimmers away from shore?
A rip current.
400
Which frozen dessert is made primarily from fruit puree rather than cream?
Sorbet
400
Which famous bicycle race takes place every July in France?
The Tour de France.
400
What vitamin does the body naturally produce after exposure to sunlight?
Vitamin D
500
Which U.S. state experiences the greatest number of tornadoes in an average year?
Texas
500
What famous lighthouse stands at the entrance to San Francisco Bay?
Point Bonita Lighthouse 
500
What fruit is traditionally celebrated at festivals in states like Georgia and South Carolina during the summer?
Peach
500
Which Shakespeare play features a magical forest and has the word "Summer" in its title?
A Midsummer Night's Dream.
500
What is the largest coral reef system in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef