Summertime, and the living's easy...unless you're taking this summer trivia quiz. It's time to turn up the heat and put your summer knowledge to the test. We're talking hot, sizzling, scorching questions that will have you sweating (figuratively, of course). So grab a cold drink, find some shade, and get ready to show off your trivia skills.
We're not talking basic summer questions like "What's the best beach in America?" or "What's the perfect SPF for your skin?" No, we're looking for the real heat seekers out there. Can you tell us which summer fruit has been scientifically proven to improve heart health? Or the difference between ice cream and gelato? And let's not forget about the infamous volcano eruption that caused the Year Without a Summer in 1816.
But don't worry, we're not trying to melt your brain. We've included a mix of easy and challenging summer-related questions to keep things interesting. So put on your thinking cap, turn up the AC, and let's see if you can handle the heat in our summer trivia quiz. It's time to prove you're the hottest trivia master around.
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Summer Trivia Quiz Questions
It's time to work those mental muscles! Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Delaware
Vermont
Florida
Texas
Which Greek and Roman god is known as the god of the Sun and light, amongst other things?
Saturn
Hades
Mercury
Apollo
Which soda brand came up with the advertising slogan "It's the real thing"?
Pepsi
Mountain Dew
Coca-Cola
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?
The Antarctic
The Arctic
Swimming is a popular summertime activity. How many lanes are there in an Olympic swimming pool?
10
8
16
12
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 Marshmallows, one of their key ingredients, were originally made from the marsh-mallow plant.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?
Cactus
Vegetable
Shrub
Herb
Where in the world do people make ice cream out of animal blubber?
Hawaii
Alaska
New Zealand
Tokyo
Approximately what percentage of watermelons are water?
90
50
70
20
What gas makes up around 74% of the Sun?
Hydrogen
Neon
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen
Which fast food chain sells a delicious frozen treat called a Blizzard?
Carl's Jr.
Shake Shack
Taco Bell
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"?
Vanilla Fudge
Hot Chocolate
The Cranberries
Cream
You're at the halfway point! True or false: A pineapple plant takes at least two years to produce fruit.
True
False
What's the last bit of a beach wave that washes up on shore called?
Swash
Strath
Slough
Stream
What is July's birthstone?
Citrine
Ruby
Aquamarine
Tanzanite
A pack of these birds can ruin your park picnic in a hurry. Do you know them?
Geese
Flamingos
Seagulls
Crows
In what year were the first Olympic Games in modern history held?
1918
1821
1896
1945
Which summer blockbuster movie was released in 1975?
Jurassic Park
Terminator
Star Wars
Jaws
Which metal is used to give fireworks a green color?
Magnesium
Tin
Barium
Vibranium
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Gelato has less fat and air
There is no difference
Gelato is made with egg whites
Gelato has more fat and air
What European country is called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Norway
Vatican City
Georgia
Albania
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?
Yosemite
Rocky Mountains
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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