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?
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"?
Coca-Cola
Sprite
Mountain Dew
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?
The Antarctic
The Arctic
Swimming is a popular summertime activity. How many lanes are there in an Olympic swimming pool?
10
12
8
16
Which volcano erupted in 1815, causing the Year Without a Summer in 1816?
Osorno Volcano
Mount Tambora
Mount Bromo
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 Marshmallows, one of their key ingredients, were originally made from the marsh-mallow plant.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?
Vegetable
Herb
Cactus
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?
20
70
50
90
What gas makes up around 74% of the Sun?
Nitrogen
Neon
Hydrogen
Carbon monoxide
Which fast food chain sells a delicious frozen treat called a Blizzard?
Shake Shack
Taco Bell
Dairy Queen
Carl's Jr.
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.
True
False
What's the last bit of a beach wave that washes up on shore called?
Swash
Slough
Strath
Stream
What is July's birthstone?
Aquamarine
Tanzanite
Citrine
Ruby
A pack of these birds can ruin your park picnic in a hurry. Do you know them?
Geese
Crows
Seagulls
Flamingos
In what year were the first Olympic Games in modern history held?
1918
1945
1821
1896
Which summer blockbuster movie was released in 1975?
Jaws
Terminator
Jurassic Park
Star Wars
Which metal is used to give fireworks a green color?
Tin
Magnesium
Vibranium
Barium
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Gelato has less fat and air
Gelato has more fat and air
There is no difference
Gelato is made with egg whites
What European country is called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Georgia
Norway
Vatican City
Albania
You're almost there! Which of these popular summer fruits has lycopene, a nutrient proven to improve heart health?
Pear
Honeydew
Apricots
Watermelon
Which valley in the United States is known for its extreme summer temperatures?
Death Valley
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountains
Yosemite
Last but not least, what is the largest species of shark?
Bull shark
Whale shark
Hammerhead shark
Greenland shark
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