It's time to work those mental muscles! Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Vermont
Florida
Delaware
Texas
Which Greek and Roman god is known as the god of the Sun and light, amongst other things?
Saturn
Mercury
Hades
Apollo
Which soda brand came up with the advertising slogan "It's the real thing"?
Coca-Cola
Mountain Dew
Pepsi
Sprite
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 Etna
Mount Bromo
Mount Tambora
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 Marshmallows, one of their key ingredients, were originally made from the marsh-mallow plant.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?
Vegetable
Herb
Cactus
Shrub
Where in the world do people make ice cream out of animal blubber?
Hawaii
New Zealand
Tokyo
Alaska
Approximately what percentage of watermelons are water?
What gas makes up around 74% of the Sun?
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Neon
Hydrogen
Which fast food chain sells a delicious frozen treat called a Blizzard?
Taco Bell
Shake Shack
Carl's Jr.
Dairy Queen
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"?
The Cranberries
Vanilla Fudge
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
Stream
Swash
What is July's birthstone?
Aquamarine
Ruby
Tanzanite
Citrine
A pack of these birds can ruin your park picnic in a hurry. Do you know them?
Seagulls
Crows
Flamingos
Geese
In what year were the first Olympic Games in modern history held?
Which summer blockbuster movie was released in 1975?
Jaws
Jurassic Park
Terminator
Star Wars
Which metal is used to give fireworks a green color?
Vibranium
Barium
Magnesium
Tin
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Gelato has more fat and air
Gelato has less fat and air
There is no difference
Gelato is made with egg whites
What European country is called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Albania
Norway
Vatican City
Georgia
You're almost there! Which of these popular summer fruits has lycopene, a nutrient proven to improve heart health?
Pear
Honeydew
Watermelon
Apricots
Which valley in the United States is known for its extreme summer temperatures?
Rocky Mountains
Yosemite
Yellowstone
Death Valley
Last but not least, what is the largest species of shark?
Greenland shark
Hammerhead shark
Bull shark
Whale shark
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