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