August 2008
Hi, guys!
We're in my favorite season, the "Dog Days of Summer." Where did that name come from, anyway? And why does everyone blame us dogs for all the heat? We're panting just as hard as our humans!
Here's a cool quiz that'll make you wag your tail - no bones about it!
Dog Days of Summer Quiz
1. The hottest, most humid six weeks of the year (from July 4 to August 11) are called the "dog days of summer." Do you have any clue where that expression came from?
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2. What is the highest summer temperature ever recorded in the United States?
- 114 degrees F.
- 124 degrees F.
- 134 degrees F.
- 144 degrees F.
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3. When does summer officially start in the Northern Hemisphere?
- June 19.
- June 21.
- June 22.
- None of the above.
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4. It's not just the heat. It really is the humidity! When the thermometer reads 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity stands at 60 percent, how hot do you really feel, according to the National Weather Service's heat index?
- 116 degrees F.
- 126 degrees F.
- 136 degrees F.
- 146 degrees F.
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5. What is the official definition of a heat wave?
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