Summer Trivia

Which American holiday unofficially signifies the end of the US summer season?

• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Father's Day

According to US Agriculture statistics what three fresh fruits outsell all others during the course of the summer?

• grapes, blueberries, peaches
• peaches, watermelon, tomatoes
• tomatoes, watermelon. lemons
• blackberries, blueberries, coconuts

The Fourth of July is a national holiday and represents what special event in US history?

• The beginning of the Civil War
• The start of baseball season
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence
• The World's Fair

Seen on all sunscreen bottles, what does the term SPF stand for?

• Skin Polution Factor
• Sun Protection Factor
• Sun Production Faction
• Skin Preservation Facilitator

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Which duo had a hit in 1978 with "Summer Nights?"

• John Travolta and Olivia Newton John
• Donny and Marie
• Hall and Oates
• Brooks and Dunn

The date of the summer solstice varies slightly from year to year. In 2014, the summer solstice occurs on what date?

• May 31
• June 1
• June 21
• July 4

On what kind of days should you use sunscreen to protect your skin from UV rays (harmful rays from the sun)?

• sunny summer days
• sunny winter days
• cloudy summer days
• all of the above

What is unique about the summer solstice?

• It is the longest day.
• It is the shortest day.
• It is the hottest day.
• It is the coldest day.

True or False: More than 200 million people visited a beach in the United States during 2013.

• true
• false

What is the slogan of Smokey the Bear, who reminds campers during the summer to practice campfire safety?

• “Always leave a place better than you found it”
• “Only YOU can prevent wildfires”
• “Just Do It”
• “Be prepared for anything”