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End of Year and Summer Trivia

Celebrate the last weeks of school with summer science, holidays and fun facts.

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  1. Which three months are summer in the United States?

    • A December, January, February
    • B September, October, November
    • C June, July, August
    • D March, April, May
  2. What is the longest day of the year called?

    • A The winter solstice
    • B The spring equinox
    • C The summer solstice
    • D Leap day
  3. About when is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

    • A June 21
    • B August 31
    • C July 4
    • D May 1
  4. What does sunscreen protect your skin from?

    • A Cold wind
    • B The sun's ultraviolet rays
    • C Mosquitoes
    • D Rain
  5. Which insect lights up on summer nights?

    • A Grasshopper
    • B Firefly
    • C Ant
    • D Ladybug
  6. Which summer fruit is about 90% water?

    • A Coconut
    • B Avocado
    • C Watermelon
    • D Banana
  7. Which holiday on July 4 celebrates the birthday of the United States?

    • A Memorial Day
    • B Labor Day
    • C Independence Day
    • D Flag Day
  8. On what date is Flag Day?

    • A July 4
    • B May 5
    • C November 11
    • D June 14
  9. Why is it important to drink lots of water on hot days?

    • A To sleep longer
    • B To get colder hands
    • C To grow taller
    • D To stay hydrated
  10. What happens to ice cream on a hot sunny day?

    • A It freezes harder
    • B It turns to gas instantly
    • C It grows
    • D It melts
  11. Which sense helps you feel warm sand under your feet?

    • A Smell
    • B Touch
    • C Hearing
    • D Taste
  12. What do you build at the beach with wet sand?

    • A A treehouse
    • B An igloo
    • C A sandcastle
    • D A snowman
  13. What protects your eyes from bright sunlight?

    • A Mittens
    • B Earmuffs
    • C Sunglasses
    • D A scarf
  14. How many days are in a year that is not a leap year?

    • A 365
    • B 300
    • C 360
    • D 366
  15. How many weeks are in a year?

    • A 12
    • B 48
    • C 52
    • D 100
  16. In summer, which half of Earth is tilted toward the sun for the US?

    • A The southern half
    • B The northern half
  17. What makes a thunderstorm on a hot summer afternoon?

    • A The moon
    • B Snow melting
    • C Cold dry air sinking
    • D Warm, moist air rising fast
  18. What do you call a trip where you sleep outside in a tent?

    • A Commuting
    • B Skating
    • C Camping
    • D Hibernating
  19. Which food melts easily and comes in cones?

    • A Bread
    • B Pretzels
    • C Ice cream
    • D Carrots
  20. Which bug bite itches and is common on summer evenings?

    • A Moth
    • B Butterfly
    • C Ladybug
    • D Mosquito
  21. How many days are in the month of July?

    • A 29
    • B 28
    • C 31
    • D 30
  22. What do we call the season after summer?

    • A Winter
    • B Fall
    • C Summer again
    • D Spring

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