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Summer Trivia Answers Archive

Review earlier daily rounds, reveal the correct answer, and use the short explanation to learn the fact behind each question. Page 1 of 12 covers seven completed UTC days.

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Daily round

  1. Which Canadian national holiday occurs on July 1?

    Answer: Canada Day

    Canada Day marks the anniversary of Canadian Confederation on July 1.

  2. Which astronomical event marks the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

    Answer: June solstice

    Astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the June solstice.

  3. Which 1966 Lovin' Spoonful hit describes oppressive urban heat?

    Answer: Summer in the City

    The Lovin' Spoonful released Summer in the City in 1966 as a sharp portrait of daytime heat and lively nights.

  4. Which weather instrument measures rainfall?

    Answer: Rain gauge

    A rain gauge collects precipitation so its depth can be measured.

  5. Which flower is named for its tendency to face the Sun while young?

    Answer: Sunflower

    Young sunflower heads track the Sun across the sky through heliotropism.

Daily round

  1. What flying toy is held aloft by wind acting on a tethered surface?

    Answer: Kite

    A kite develops aerodynamic lift while a line restrains it against the wind.

  2. What is the main ingredient of guacamole?

    Answer: Avocado

    Guacamole is a Mexican preparation centered on mashed or chopped avocado.

  3. What is a group of dolphins commonly called?

    Answer: Pod

    Pod is the usual collective term for a social group of dolphins.

  4. Which full moon name traditionally refers to a June moon in North America?

    Answer: Strawberry Moon

    Strawberry Moon is a traditional seasonal name used for the June full moon.

  5. Which constellation contains the bright summer star Vega?

    Answer: Lyra

    Vega is the brightest star in the small northern constellation Lyra.

Daily round

  1. Which storm rotates around a low-pressure center over warm tropical water?

    Answer: Tropical cyclone

    A tropical cyclone is an organized rotating storm system powered by warm ocean water.

  2. Which ultraviolet band is the main cause of sunburn?

    Answer: UVB

    UVB radiation damages the outer skin layers and is the principal cause of sunburn.

  3. Which animal's call is produced when males rub a scraper on one wing against a file on the other?

    Answer: Cricket

    Male crickets chirp through stridulation, rubbing specialized wing parts together.

  4. Which vegetable is harvested as the immature flower head of a thistle relative?

    Answer: Artichoke

    The edible globe artichoke is an unopened flower head in the thistle family.

  5. Which surface is used at the Wimbledon tennis championships?

    Answer: Grass

    Wimbledon's outdoor courts use closely maintained perennial ryegrass.

Daily round

  1. Which marine turtle is named for its comparatively large head?

    Answer: Loggerhead

    The loggerhead sea turtle's common name refers to its broad, powerful head.

  2. Which drink combines lemon juice, water, and sweetener?

    Answer: Lemonade

    Lemonade is prepared by balancing diluted lemon juice with a sweetener.

  3. What is the recommended general response if caught in a rip current?

    Answer: Stay calm and move parallel to shore when able

    Conserving energy and moving parallel to the beach can help a swimmer leave the narrow current before returning shoreward.

  4. What is a solstice?

    Answer: An extreme of the Sun's seasonal declination

    A solstice occurs when the Sun's apparent declination reaches its northernmost or southernmost extreme.

  5. What causes a meteor's visible streak?

    Answer: Hot glowing gas and vapor around incoming debris

    Atmospheric entry heats and ablates meteoroid material, producing a luminous trail.

Daily round

  1. Which artist painted “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”?

    Answer: Georges Seurat

    Georges Seurat created the large park scene using carefully placed points of color.

  2. Which bird is famous for catching flying insects while continuously airborne?

    Answer: Swift

    Swifts are highly aerial birds that capture insects in flight.

  3. Which structure helps many bony fish regulate buoyancy?

    Answer: Swim bladder

    Many bony fish vary the gas volume in a swim bladder to rise or sink with little effort.

  4. Which Shakespeare comedy is set partly in an enchanted forest on a summer night?

    Answer: A Midsummer Night's Dream

    A Midsummer Night's Dream intertwines lovers and fairies in a forest outside Athens.

  5. Which region can experience the midnight Sun during part of Northern Hemisphere summer?

    Answer: Arctic Circle

    Locations north of the Arctic Circle can have at least one day when the Sun remains above the horizon.

Daily round

  1. Vega, Deneb, and Altair form which well-known asterism?

    Answer: Summer Triangle

    The Summer Triangle joins Vega in Lyra, Deneb in Cygnus, and Altair in Aquila.

  2. Who composed the violin concertos known as “The Four Seasons”?

    Answer: Antonio Vivaldi

    Antonio Vivaldi composed four violin concertos depicting spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

  3. Which decorated pole is raised during Swedish Midsummer celebrations?

    Answer: Maypole

    Swedish Midsummer gatherings commonly include dancing around a flower-decorated maypole.

  4. Which herb is the key leaf ingredient in traditional pesto Genovese?

    Answer: Basil

    Pesto Genovese is traditionally made with fresh basil leaves.

  5. What gardening practice covers soil with organic material to slow water loss?

    Answer: Mulching

    Mulch shades soil, reduces evaporation, and can suppress weeds.

Daily round

  1. What is the Sun's apparent position at local solar noon on a sundial?

    Answer: Its highest point of the day

    Local solar noon occurs when the Sun reaches its highest daily altitude in the sky.

  2. Which dance is commonly performed at Japanese Obon festivals?

    Answer: Bon odori

    Bon odori consists of communal folk dances performed during Obon.

  3. Which French national celebration occurs on July 14?

    Answer: Bastille Day

    France's national day on July 14 is commonly called Bastille Day in English.

  4. Which instrument measures wind speed?

    Answer: Anemometer

    An anemometer measures how fast the wind is moving.

  5. Which natural material forms ordinary beach sand in many continental settings?

    Answer: Quartz grains

    Durable quartz survives weathering and transport and is a major component of many sandy beaches.