Reg Ops Summer Trivia

Which U.S. state holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded during the summer?

• Arizona

• Nevada

• California

• Texas

Answer explanation

The highest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was 134°F (56.7°C) in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913.

Which popular summer treat was invented by an 11-year-old in 1905?

• Ice cream sandwich

• Popsicle

• Snow cone

• Cotton candy

Answer explanation

The Popsicle was invented by Frank Epperson, who accidentally left a cup of soda with a stirring stick outside overnight. It froze, and the Popsicle was born!

Which country is known for celebrating Midsummer with maypole dancing and flower crowns?

• Sweden

• Brazil

• Greece

• Japan

Answer explanation

In Sweden, Midsummer is celebrated with traditional maypole dancing, flower crowns, and festivities, marking one of the most important holidays of the year.

Which summer fruit is over 90% water?

• Pineapple

• Watermelon

• Mango

• Strawberry

Answer explanation

Watermelon is made up of about 92% water, making it one of the most hydrating and refreshing summer fruits.

Which iconic summer music festival took place in 1969 and is often associated with the counterculture movement?

• Coachella

• Lollapalooza

• Woodstock

• Glastonbury

Answer explanation

Woodstock, held in August 1969 in New York, became a defining moment of the 1960s counterculture and is one of the most famous music festivals in history.

Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the concept of the summer solstice as a significant cultural event?

• The Mayans

• The Egyptians

• The Celts

• The Babylonians

Answer explanation

The ancient Egyptians are credited with recognizing the summer solstice as a significant event, which they associated with the annual flooding of the Nile River, a critical event for their agriculture and survival.

Which summer phenomenon occurs when sea surface temperatures rise significantly above average, potentially leading to extreme weather events?

• Indian Ocean Dipole

• Arctic Oscillation

• La Niña

• El Niño

Answer explanation

El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, which can lead to significant changes in weather patterns worldwide.

Which of the following is the official flower of the summer solstice in Japan, traditionally associated with the festival known as Tanabata?

• Chrysanthemum

• Cherry Blossom

• Wisteria

• Morning Glory

Answer explanation

The Morning Glory, or Asagao in Japanese, is traditionally associated with Tanabata, the Japanese festival celebrated during the summer, and is admired for its vibrant colors and beauty.

Which U.S. city is known for its annual “Summerfest,” one of the largest music festivals in the world, typically held on the shores of Lake Michigan?

• Chicago

• Sheboygan

• Milwaukee

• Saugatuck

Answer explanation

Summerfest, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is known as one of the largest music festivals in the world, featuring a wide range of musical acts and events over several weeks.

Which country is credited with inventing the modern-day ice cream cone?

• Italy

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom

Answer explanation

The modern-day ice cream cone was popularized at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, when an ice cream vendor ran out of bowls and partnered with a waffle vendor to roll the waffles into cones.