Summer begins June 21, and here in the southeast, it’s going to be another scorcher. So, let’s have a little fun with summertime trivia! Test your knowledge, and check your answers below.
| 1. Summer solstice is the first day of summer and has the longest hours of daylight. Many countries celebrate this day with festivals, ritual dances and environmental awareness activities. Which world wonder is thought to determine when summer solstice occurs? | A. Machu Picchu B. Stonehenge C. Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) D. Great Pyramid of Giza |
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| 2. Countries all over the world take part in the Summer Olympics. Although the next Summer Olympics isn’t until 2016, the planning is well under way. Which two new sports will be added to the 2016 Olympic Games? | A. Juggling and racquetball B. Ultimate Frisbee and kayaking C. Rugby and golf D. Baseball and surfing |
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| 3. Celebrated June 14, Flag Day is observed to commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the U.S. flag. What year was Flag Day signed into law by Congress as a national day of observance? | A. 1777 B. 1885 C. 1916 D. 1949 |
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4. It’s heating up outside, and the UV index keeps getting higher. Wearing sunscreen any time your skin is exposed to the sun can help prevent overexposure. What is the minimum amount of sunscreen SPF the Environmental Protection Agency recommends you wear? |
A. 15 B. 30 C. 60 D. 85 |
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Question 1
B — Stonehenge — built around 3100 BC — is believed to have been built to help determine when the summer solstice occurred.
Source: www.timeanddate.com
Question 2
C — The International Olympic Committee added rugby and golf back to the 2016 Olympic Games lineup. Golf left the games in 1904 and rugby in 1925 — upon the resignation of former Olympic president Baron de Coubertin.
Source: www.cnn.com
Question 3
D — President Truman signed an act of Congress declaring Flag Day a national day of observance in 1949.
Source: www.nationalflagday.com
Question 4
A — The Environmental Protection Agency recommends you wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15. Sunscreen with an SPF of 15 will protect your skin from 93 percent of UVB radiation.
