Question 1

Which US State has the hottest average temperature?

Accepted Answer

Florida

Question 2

In what country did fireworks originate?

Accepted Answer

China  - The Chinese were the first to develop fireworks around the 7th century AD.  Italians are credited with developing them into a sophisticated art form during the Renaissance.

Question 3

How long does watermelon take to grow?

Accepted Answer

90 Days

Question 4

What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?

Accepted Answer

Hot Dogs

Question 5

How many popsicles are sold annually in the US?

Accepted Answer

2 Billion - Two billion Popsicle® ice pops are sold annually. The Twin Popsicle® ice pop was invented during The Great Depression, so two children could share an ice pop for just a nickel.

Question 6

What popular drink was originally invented as an ice cream topping?

Accepted Answer

Hawaiian Punch  - Hawaiian Punch has a history that dates all the way back to 1934. It started as a syrup topping for ice cream, sold mainly to restaurants and soda fountains

Question 7

What country has the most coastline in the world?

Accepted Answer

Canada - Canada has the longest coastline in the world. At 202,080 kilometers (125,567 miles), its coastline stretches along the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans.

Question 8

How tall is the Guinness world record-holding tallest sand castle?

Accepted Answer

69 Ft 5in - The world's tallest sandcastle, standing at 69 feet tall, was completed in Denmark in 2021. Standing at 69 feet tall, the sandcastle was made with nearly 5,000 metric tons of sand.

Question 9

In what state was the beach ball invented?

Accepted Answer

California  - The beach ball was invented in California. Specifically, Jonathon DeLonge is credited with inventing the beach ball in Santa Ana, California, in 1938.

Question 10

What is the most visited National Park in the US?

Accepted Answer

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - More than 12 million visitors went to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2024.

Question 11

What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Mall  - Averaging 105 million visitors in 2023, Dubai Mall stands at the pinnacle of consumer tourism, surpassing every other site on this list.

Question 12

What country holds the biggest waterpark in the world?

Accepted Answer

UAE  - Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. It holds the record for having over 105 slides and attractions.

Question 13

In which country was the record for hottest temperature ever recorded set?

Accepted Answer

Death Valley, California - Death Valley, CA (134.1 °F). This record was established on July 10, 1913.

Question 14

What is the most popular week for travel in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The week of Christmas Eve - nearly 120 million Americans travel during this time, making it the busiest travel period.

Question 15

July is the national month of what summer food?

Accepted Answer

Ice Cream - In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month, and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day.

Question 16

What was the first public beach in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Revere Beach  - The first public beach in the United States was Revere Beach, located in Revere, Massachusetts. Revere Beach opened to the public on July 12, 1896.

Question 17

Which movie is considered to be the first summer blockbuster?

Accepted Answer

Jaws - Released on June 20, 1975, “Jaws” went on the become the first film to gross more than $100 million at the box office.

Question 18

Where was America’s first roller coaster built?

Accepted Answer

New York  - The first roller coaster in America opened on Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York in 1884.

Question 19

Which state fair is the largest in the US?

Accepted Answer

State Fair of Texas - In 2021, the State Fair of Texas welcomed more than 2.2 million visitors through its gates.

Question 20

This delicious summertime fruit is called rock melons in Australia. What are they known as in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Cantaloupe  - called cantaloupe in North America (hence the name American cantaloupe), rockmelon in Australia and New Zealand, and spanspek in Southern Africa.

Seasons: The Summer Trivia Quiz

2) In what country did fireworks originate?

3) How long does watermelon take to grow?

4) What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?

5) How many popsicles are sold annually in the US?

6) What popular drink was originally invented as an ice cream topping?

7) What country has the most coastline in the world?

8) How tall is the Guinness world record-holding tallest sand castle?

9) In what state was the beach ball invented?

10) What is the most visited National Park in the US?

11) What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?

12) What country holds the biggest waterpark in the world?

13) In which country was the record for hottest temperature ever recorded set?

14) What is the most popular week for travel in the United States?

15) July is the national month of what summer food?

16) What was the first public beach in the U.S.?

17) Which movie is considered to be the first summer blockbuster?

18) Where was America’s first roller coaster built?

19) Which state fair is the largest in the US?

20) This delicious summertime fruit is called rock melons in Australia. What are they known as in the U.S.?