Summer
Across
- 3. A small stand or booth at a beach or baseball game where you can buy hot dogs and cold drinks.
- 4. A piece of land almost entirely surrounded by water, making it an excellent spot for coastal summer getaways.
- 8. A method of cooking meat over an open fire or hot coals, often done at backyard summer gatherings.
- 11. The type of invisible radiation from the sun that causes sunburns and tanning.
- 13. A large sea between Europe and Africa, known for a climate with hot, dry summers.
- 14. A prolonged, dry period during the summer with little to no rainfall, causing water shortages.
Down
- 1. A popular tropical vacation city on the Yucatán Peninsula known for its beautiful white-sand beaches.
- 2. A small, flying insect that breeds in stagnant water and is known for leaving itchy bites during the summer.
- 5. An adjective used to describe plants, sports, or animals that take place in or live primarily in the water.
- 6. A sudden, heavy rain event accompanied by lightning and loud booming sounds, common on hot afternoons.
- 7. The astronomical event marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
- 9. A chemical element commonly added to swimming pools to keep the water clean and safe.
- 10. The scientific process where the hot summer sun turns liquid water from puddles into an invisible gas.
- 12. A bright streak of light seen in the night sky during the famous Perseid shower in August.