It's time to work those mental muscles! Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Florida
Delaware
Texas
Vermont
Which Greek and Roman god is known as the god of the Sun and light, amongst other things?
Mercury
Saturn
Hades
Apollo
Which soda brand came up with the advertising slogan "It's the real thing"?
Mountain Dew
Sprite
Coca-Cola
Pepsi
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice happens around the 20th or 21st of June. Which part of the world gets 24 hours of daylight at this time of year?
Swimming is a popular summertime activity. How many lanes are there in an Olympic swimming pool?
Which volcano erupted in 1815, causing the Year Without a Summer in 1816?
Mount Bromo
Mount Tambora
Mount Etna
Osorno Volcano
Nothing screams summertime quite like s'mores! Marshmallows, one of their key ingredients, were originally made from the marsh-mallow plant. What type of plant is it?
Herb
Vegetable
Shrub
Cactus
Where in the world do people make ice cream out of animal blubber?
New Zealand
Hawaii
Tokyo
Alaska
Approximately what percentage of watermelons are water?
What gas makes up around 74% of the Sun?
Neon
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Which fast food chain sells a delicious frozen treat called a Blizzard?
Dairy Queen
Shake Shack
Carl's Jr.
Taco Bell
All of these answers can be suitable toppings to put on ice cream, from juicy cranberries and creamy fudge to melted hot chocolate and silky smooth dairy cream. They are also names for different musical bands. Which of these had a hit with "I Feel Free" and "Sunshine of Your Love"?
Vanilla Fudge
The Cranberries
Hot Chocolate
Cream
You're at the halfway point! True or false: A pineapple plant takes at least two years to produce fruit.
What's the last bit of a beach wave that washes up on shore called?
Slough
Strath
Swash
Stream
What is July's birthstone?
Ruby
Citrine
Aquamarine
Tanzanite
A pack of these birds can ruin your park picnic in a hurry. Do you know them?
Flamingos
Crows
Seagulls
Geese
In what year were the first Olympic Games in modern history held?
Which summer blockbuster movie was released in 1975?
Terminator
Star Wars
Jurassic Park
Jaws
Which metal is used to give fireworks a green color?
Barium
Magnesium
Vibranium
Tin
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Gelato is made with egg whites
Gelato has more fat and air
There is no difference
Gelato has less fat and air
What European country is called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Vatican City
Albania
Georgia
Norway
You're almost there! Which of these popular summer fruits has lycopene, a nutrient proven to improve heart health?
Watermelon
Apricots
Pear
Honeydew
Which valley in the United States is known for its extreme summer temperatures?
Death Valley
Yosemite
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountains
Last but not least, what is the largest species of shark?
Greenland shark
Hammerhead shark
Bull shark
Whale shark
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