Test your knowledge and impress your friends with these summertime trivia questions!

 

1. On what date does summer officially begin, according to the astronomers?  June 1, June 21, May 31, Memorial Day?

Correct Answer: June 21
According to astronomers, summer officially begins on June 21, Known as the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year and marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. the Earth’s axis is tilted towards the sun, resulting in the sun reaching its highest point in the sky and providing the most daylight hours. June 21 is considered the official start of summer, according to astronomers.
 
 
  • 2. Check all the blockbuster movies that were released during the summer months. 
    Independence Day, Spider Man, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Quantum of Solace, Star Warw?

    Correct Answer(s)
    Independence Day
    Spider Man
    Star Wars
    These movies were all released during the summer and considered blockbuster hits.

  • 3. In Australia, Christmas is a summertime holiday.   True or False?

    Correct Answer: True
    In Australia, Christmas falls during the summer season. Unlike many other countries where Christmas is associated with winter and snow, Australians have warm weather during this time of the year and they celebrate Christmas outdoors, with barbecues, going to the beach, and enjoying outdoor activities. 
     
  • 4.What is the number one grilled food in America? 
    Hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, salmon?

    Correct Answer: Hamburgers
    Hamburgers are the number one grilled food in America because they are a classic American dish. They are widely popular and enjoyed by everyone. Hamburgers are versatile and can be customized with various toppings and condiments, making them a favorite for backyard barbecues, cookouts, and summer gatherings. Additionally, hamburgers are easily accessible and found in restaurants, fast food chains, and food trucks everywhere.
     
  • 5.When it is summer in the USA, the sun is over which latitude?  Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, Artic Circle?

    Correct Answer: Tropic of Cancer
    The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23.5 degrees north latitude. This means that during the summer, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in longer days and warmer temperatures. The Tropic of Cancer marks the northernmost point where the sun can appear directly overhead at noon.
  • 6.  When it is summer in the U.S. the earth is at its closest approach to the sun.  True or False?

    Correct Answer: False

    The sun is farthest away during July. The seasons occur due to the tilt of the earth, not how close the earth comes to the sun.


     
  • 7. Dog Days are named for what star?  Polaris, Vega, Pollux, Sirius?

    Correct Answer:  Sirius
    Dog Days are named after the star Sirius which is the brightest star in the night sky and part of the constellation Canis Major, translated to “Greater Dog” in Latin. Dog Days are associated with the hottest and most humid days of summer, when Sirius is visible in the morning sky. The name “Dog Days” comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, being the brightest star, added additional heat to the sun and intensified the summer heat.

  • 8. The ancients believed that summer was so hot because Sirius, the Dog Star, is in conjunction with the sun and so it added its heat to that of the sun.  True or False?

    Correct Answer:  True
    Ancient people believed that summer was hot because Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, was in conjunction with the sun. They believed that Sirius added its heat to that of the sun, resulting in hotter temperatures during the summer season.

  • 9.Select the holidays that always fall within astronomical summer.  Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day?

    Correct Answer(s)
    Independence Day, Labor Day
    These days always fall within the astronomical summer because they have fixed dates. Independence Day is always on July 4th, which is in the middle of summer, and Labor Day is always on the first Monday in September, which is still within the summer season. Memorial Day, Father’s Day, and Columbus Day do not always fall within astronomical summer as their dates change every year.

  • 10. Who had a hit with the song, “Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer” in 1963?  Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Lloyd Cole, Cole Porter?


    Correct Answer:  Nat King Cole
    Nat King Cole had a hit with the song “Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer” in 1963.

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