1. Which astronomical event marks the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, featuring the longest day of the year?

• A) Equinox
• B) Solstice
• C) Perihelion

2. About what percentage of a watermelon is made up of water?

• A) 75%
• B) 80%
• C) 90%

3. Which U.S. state is officially known as The Ocean State?

• A) California
• B) Rhode Island
• C) Florida

4. Which famous U.S. location holds the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth (134°F in 1913)?

• A) Death Valley, California
• B) Phoenix, Arizona
• C) Mojave, Nevada

5. What are the three zodiac signs associated with the summer months?

• A) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
• B) Cancer, Leo, Virgo
• C) Aries, Taurus, Scorpio

6. What is the word for the summer equivalent of hibernation, where animals slow down to escape the extreme heat?

• A) Migration
• B) Aestivation
• C) Molting

7. What is the most popular ice cream flavor in the United States?

• A) Chocolate
• B) Strawberry
• C) Vanilla

8. Which Canadian holiday, celebrated on the last Monday before May 25th, is traditionally considered the unofficial start of the summer season in Canada?

• A) Canada Day
• B) Victoria Day
• C) Labour Day

9. Which vibrant flower is most famously associated with summer?

• A) Sunflower
• B) Tulip
• C) Rose

10. What is the most common butterfly found in the United States?

• A) Monarch
• B) Cabbage White
• C) Swallowtail

Answer Key & Scoring

1. B) Summer Solstice
2. C) 90%
3. B) Rhode Island
4. A) Death Valley, California
5. B) Cancer, Leo, and Virgo
6. B) Aestivation
7. C) Vanilla
8. B) Victoria Day
9. A) Sunflower
10. B) Cabbage White