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 Marshmallows, one of their key ingredients, were originally made from the marsh-mallow plant.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