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summer Trivia

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Summer is known for its great tasting, juicy fruit. What is the #1 summer fruit which is also considered a vegetable?

a)

Blueberries

b)

Tomatoes

c)

Watermelon

d)

Peaches

2.

What is the date for the first day of summer?

a)

June 21

b)

June 12

c)

June 1

d)

whenever school ends

3.

Which US holiday signifies the end of the summer season?

a)

Memorial Day

b)

Labor Day

c)

1st day of school

d)

Columbus Day

4.

Which 3 fruits outsell all others in summer?

a)

grapes, blueberries, peaches

b)

peaches, watermelons, tomatoes

c)

tomatoes, watermelons, lemons

d)

blackberries, blueberries, coconuts

5.

Which summer blockbuster movie has made the most money since its release?

a)

Star Wars

b)

Jurassic Park

c)

ET

d)

Jaws

6.

Where is the most popular summer destination?

a)

national parks

b)

a famous city

c)

beach or ocean

d)

historical site

7.

In the summer heat, the iron of the Eiffel Tower in Paris expands making the tower 6 inches taller.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

What is the #1 popsicle flavor?

a)

grape

b)

orange

c)

cherry

d)

lime

9.

What causes the most summer injuries?

a)

playground equipment

b)

skateboards

c)

lawn mower

d)

amusement park attractions

10.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat over 7 billion

a)

hamburgers

b)

ears of corn

c)

hot dogs

d)

ice cream cones

11.

What language does the word "ketchup" come from?

a)

Chinese

b)

English

c)

Spanish

12.

How many people make long distance trips in the summertime?

a)

150 million

b)

450 million

c)

650 million

13.

Which of these are not in the top 5 of most popular summer vacations in the United States?

a)

Beach

b)

Famous City

c)

Amusement Park

d)

Lake

14.

Which is not one of the top 5 activities to do in the summer in the United States?

a)

Shopping

b)

Hiking

c)

Swimming

d)

Sightseeing

15.

The iron in the Eiffel Tower expands how much in the summer heat?

a)

3 inches

b)

4 inches

c)

6 inches

d)

8 inches

16.

What year was the first Olympic Summer Games held?

a)

1896

b)

1897

c)

1895

d)

1894

17.

What popular summer snack was accidentally created by an 11 year old boy?

a)

Popcorn

b)

Ice Cream

c)

Popsicles

18.

How much ice cream does the average person consume a year?

a)

10 quarts

b)

20 quarts

c)

6 gallons

d)

2 gallons

19.

What is the most stolen item during the summer months?

a)

surfboards

b)

cars

c)

bikes

20.

School vacation has always been during the summer months

a)

true

b)

false

21.

Which is not one of the top 3 things that cause injuries to children in the summertime?

a)

skateboards

b)

trampolines

c)

playgrounds

d)

bicycles

22.

There are 150 million hot dogs eaten on July 4th

a)

True

b)

False

23.

How many types ( varieties) of watermelon are there?

a)

200

b)

400

c)

300

d)

100

24.

August is the most popular summer birthday month

a)

True

b)

False

25.

How many bathtubs can you fill with the water that is in an Olympic sized swimming pool?

a)

9,600

b)

9,000

c)

9,450

d)

9,750

26.

What percentage of American adults know how to swim?

a)

53%

b)

77%

c)

46%

d)

37%

27.

What year was the pool noodle invented?

a)

1980

b)

2000

c)

1993

d)

1995

28.

What event was held on June 17, 1825

a)

1st TV show in color

b)

1st National Spelling Bee

c)

1st public firework show

29.

The Frisbee was originally designed to be a pie plate

a)

true

b)

false

30.
What percent of Americans take a summer vacation?
a)
54%
b)
86%
c)
45%
d)
28%
31.
Which duo had a hit in 1978 with "Summer Nights?"
a)
John Travolta and Olivia Newton John
b)
Donny and Marie
c)
Hall and Oates
d)
Brooks and Dunn
32.
According to US Agriculture statistics what three fresh fruits outsell all others during the course of the summer?
a)
grapes, blueberries, peaches
b)
peaches, watermelon, tomatoes
c)
tomatoes, watermelon. lemons
d)
blackberries, blueberries, coconuts
33.
Summertime means it’s time to hit the grill. What is the most popular food to put on the grill?
a)
Ribs
b)
Hot Dogs
c)
Chicken
d)
Burgers
34.
Barbecues and cookouts are popular summer activities. Which President hosted the first barbecue at the White House?
a)
Barack Obama
b)
George Washington
c)
Lyndon B. Johnson
d)
John Adams
35.
The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. Whose signature is written the largest on this document?
a)
George Washington
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
George Clooney
d)
John Hancock
36.

Which country's military delivered pints of ice cream to soldiers in the foxholes during WWII?

a)

USA

b)

Germany

c)

Britain

d)

Japan

37.

More ice cream is sold on this day of the week than any other. Which day is it?

a)

Sunday

b)

Saturday

c)

Friday

d)

Wednesday

38.

National ice cream day is the third Sunday in?

a)

July

b)

June

c)

August

d)

October

39.

Of the vanilla beans used in the ice cream industry, 80% are grown in which country?

a)

USA

b)

Mexico

c)

Madagascar

d)

Peru

40.

A cow gives enough milk to make how many gallons of ice cream a day?

a)

2

b)

10

c)

8

d)

6

41.

How many people get sunburn over the summer?

a)

39%

b)

44%

c)

50%

d)

63%

42.

The "Dog Days of Summer" refer to which dates?

a)

August 1-August 31

b)

July 4-August 4

c)

July 3-August 11

d)

June 30-August 3

43.

What does SPF stand for?

a)

Sun Protection Factor

b)

Solar Prevention Factor

c)

Skin Preservation Facilitator

44.

What is the first line in Grease's 'Summer Nights' ?

a)

Summer loving happened so fast

b)

Summer loving had me a blast

c)

Summer days drifting away

45.

What is the highest recorded temperature on Earth?


It was measured on July 10, 1913 at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California.

a)

122°F

b)

134°F

c)

151°F

46.

What is the highest grossing summer movie of all time, bringing in $652.3 million?

a)

Jurassic World

b)

Marvel's The Avengers

c)

ET

47.

How many hot dogs do Americans eat on the 4th of July?

a)

1.5 Million

b)

15 Million

c)

150 Million

48.

In what year did Bryan Adams release his song 'Summer of 69'?

a)

1975

b)

1980

c)

1985

49.

What year was the first beach ball invented?

a)

1918

b)

1928

c)

1938

50.

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

a)

grapes, blueberries, peaches

b)

tomatoes, watermelon. lemons

c)

peaches, watermelon, tomatoes

51.

What month in summer is National Ice Cream month?

a)

May

b)

Januay

c)

July

d)

June

52.

Where is the top vacation place to go in the summer?

a)

Hawaii

b)

Texas

c)

Florida

d)

Antarctica

53.

How many people get sunburn over the summer?

a)

39%

b)

44%

c)

50%

d)

63%

54.

What is the most popular popsicle flavor in the United States?

a)

cherry

b)

lime

c)

orange

d)

grape

55.

True or False. More thunderstorms occur during the summer than any other time of the year.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

True or False. During the summer, the sun is the farthest away from the earth.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Barbecues and cookouts are popular summer activities. Which President hosted the first barbecue at the White House?

a)

Barack Obama

b)

George Washington

c)

Lyndon B. Johnson

d)

F.D.R.

58.

What is the most popular month for summer vacations?

a)

May

b)

June

c)

July

d)

August

59.

What beach is considered to be the most beautiful beach?

a)

Panama City Beach

b)

Myrtle Beach

c)

Virginia Beach

d)

Hulopo'e Beach

60.

True/False: Scientists believe that summer babies are more likely to have mood swings than babies born in other seasons

a)

True

b)

False

61.

According to custom, a person can only wear white pants between Memorial Day and what other holiday?

a)

Halloween

b)

Labor Day

c)

Christmas

d)

Independence Day

62.

What is the most dangerous month to go to the hospital?

a)

June

b)

July

c)

August

d)

September

63.

President Ronald Reagan declared the month of July as National....

a)

Hot Dog Month

b)

S'more Month

c)

Jelly Bean Month

d)

Ice Cream Month

64.

How big is the world's largest inflatable pool toy?

a)

25 feet

b)

45 feet

c)

70 feet

d)

100 feet

65.

There is an underwater music festival held in Florida each summer.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

There has been a baseball game played at midnight during the summer for 100 years in what state?

a)

New York

b)

Montana

c)

Alaska

d)

Arizona

67.

There really was a year without summer. When did it occur?

a)

1492

b)

1776

c)

1816

d)

1932

68.

Before the Civil War, students had a long winter vacation.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

When it's summer in America, what season is it in Australia?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Fall

d)

Winter

70.
Who played Batman of Tim Burton's version of the film?
a)
George Clooney
b)
Christian Bale
c)
Michael Keaton
d)
Adam West
71.
Abba was a pop group from what country?
a)
Sweden
b)
Norway
c)
Australia
d)
Germany
72.
Kopi luwak is a very expensive type of what?
a)
Pineapple
b)
Coffee
c)
Coconuts
d)
Pork
73.
Which mammal has the longest gestation period?
a)
Blue Whale
b)
Gorilla
c)
Kangaroo
d)
Elephant
74.
What day is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
a)
The first Monday of October
b)
The second Monday of October
c)
The same day as the United States
d)
The fourth Thursday of November
75.
How many states are needed to ratify an amendment for it to become part of the constitution?
a)
At least 1/4
b)
At least 1/2
c)
At least 3/4
d)
All 50
76.
In which US state would you find Stone Mountain Park?
a)
North Carolina
b)
Texas
c)
Oklahoma
d)
Georgia
77.
WIFI stands for which of the following?
a)
Wire Free Internet
b)
Wireless Free Internet
c)
Wirelessly Integrated Free Internet
d)
It has no meaning
78.
Catalonia is a region of what country?
a)
Chihuahua
b)
Portugal
c)
Argentina
d)
Spain
79.

When does Summer start in Australia?

a)

October

b)

November

c)

December

d)

January

80.

How many people die because of drowning in Summer 2018-2019

a)

1

b)

12

c)

52

d)

123

81.

Is this safe?

a)

YES

b)

NO

82.

Is is safe?

a)

YES

b)

NO

83.

Can older children supervise younger children for water safety?

a)

YES

b)

NO

84.

Which one is a RIP CURRENT?

a)
b)
c)
d)
85.

If you're caught in a rip, you should...

a)

Float with the rip

b)

Go against the rip

c)

Swim parallel with the shore

d)

Wave for help

86.

How many people lost their lives because of drowning in 2020?

a)

Less than 100

b)

More than 100

c)

More than 200

d)

More than 300

87.

Which of the sun’s rays cause skin cancer?

a)

UVA

b)

UVB

c)

BOTH

d)

EITHER

88.

When should you apply sun screen before swimming?

a)

Just before

b)

10 minutes

c)

20 minutes

d)

30 minutes

89.

What does SPF stand for?

a)

Sun Protection Factor

b)

Sun Protection Form

c)

Sun Protection Future

d)

Sun Protection Fight

90.

What are the 5 best practices for early literacy development?

a)

Read, Write, Sing, Talk, Eat

b)

Read, Write, Sing, Talk, Play

c)

Read, Write, Sleep, Talk, Play

91.

If you were to incorporate "Writing" in a story time, you could:

a)

Sing a variety of songs and rhymes.

b)

Provide finger paint or crayons after

story time.

c)

Show caregivers how to play

peek-a-boo.

92.

If you wanted to reach teens through social media, what platform do they use the most:

a)

Facebook

b)

Twitter

c)

Snapchat

d)

Instagram

93.

Students that do not read over the summer lose ____ month(s) of reading development:

a)

0-1

b)

2-3

c)

4-5

94.

By reading over the summer, students gain ________ of reading proficiency:

a)

1 month

b)

3 months

c)

6 months

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