It's time to work those mental muscles! Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Texas
Vermont
Florida
Delaware
Which Greek and Roman god is known as the god of the Sun and light, amongst other things?
Saturn
Apollo
Mercury
Hades
Which soda brand came up with the advertising slogan "It's the real thing"?
Mountain Dew
Pepsi
Sprite
Coca-Cola
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
Osorno Volcano
Mount Tambora
Mount Etna
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 Marshmallows, one of their key ingredients, were originally made from the marsh-mallow plant.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
Herb
Vegetable
Shrub
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?
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Neon
Which fast food chain sells a delicious frozen treat called a Blizzard?
Shake Shack
Carl's Jr.
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"?
Cream
Hot Chocolate
Vanilla Fudge
The Cranberries
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?
Swash
Slough
Stream
Strath
What is July's birthstone?
Tanzanite
Citrine
Aquamarine
Ruby
A pack of these birds can ruin your park picnic in a hurry. Do you know them?
Geese
Seagulls
Flamingos
Crows
In what year were the first Olympic Games in modern history held?
Which summer blockbuster movie was released in 1975?
Star Wars
Jaws
Jurassic Park
Terminator
Which metal is used to give fireworks a green color?
Barium
Tin
Magnesium
Vibranium
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Gelato is made with egg whites
There is no difference
Gelato has less fat and air
Gelato has more fat and air
What European country is called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Vatican City
Albania
Norway
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?
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Death Valley
Rocky Mountains
Last but not least, what is the largest species of shark?
Bull shark
Greenland shark
Hammerhead shark
Whale shark
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