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CABER Toss

Description: Test your knowledge on the traditional Scottish sport of CABER Toss, where competitors throw a large tapered wooden pole called a "caber".
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What is the objective of the CABER Toss?

  1. To throw the caber as far as possible

  2. To throw the caber over a bar

  3. To throw the caber into a target area

  4. To throw the caber as high as possible

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of the CABER Toss is to throw the caber as far as possible, demonstrating strength and technique.

What is the traditional length of a caber used in competitions?

  1. 16 feet (4.9 meters)

  2. 18 feet (5.5 meters)

  3. 20 feet (6.1 meters)

  4. 22 feet (6.7 meters)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The traditional length of a caber used in competitions is 18 feet (5.5 meters).

What is the average weight of a competition caber?

  1. 120 pounds (54 kilograms)

  2. 140 pounds (64 kilograms)

  3. 160 pounds (73 kilograms)

  4. 180 pounds (82 kilograms)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The average weight of a competition caber is approximately 160 pounds (73 kilograms).

Which end of the caber is held by the competitor during the toss?

  1. The thick end

  2. The thin end

  3. Either end, it doesn't matter

  4. The middle of the caber

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The competitor holds the thin end of the caber during the toss.

What is the technique used to throw the caber?

  1. The "Highland Fling"

  2. The "Cabar Flip"

  3. The "Cabar Toss"

  4. The "Scottish Toss"

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The technique used to throw the caber is called the "Cabar Toss".

What is the typical angle at which the caber is thrown?

  1. 30 degrees

  2. 45 degrees

  3. 60 degrees

  4. 75 degrees

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The typical angle at which the caber is thrown is 45 degrees.

What is the name of the area where the caber is thrown?

  1. The "Cabar Circle"

  2. The "Cabar Pit"

  3. The "Cabar Field"

  4. The "Cabar Arena"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area where the caber is thrown is called the "Cabar Circle".

How many attempts does a competitor typically get in a CABER Toss competition?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A competitor typically gets 3 attempts in a CABER Toss competition.

What is the scoring system used in CABER Toss competitions?

  1. The distance the caber travels

  2. The angle at which the caber lands

  3. The number of flips the caber makes

  4. A combination of all of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The scoring system used in CABER Toss competitions is a combination of the distance the caber travels, the angle at which it lands, and the number of flips it makes.

Which country is considered the birthplace of CABER Toss?

  1. Scotland

  2. Ireland

  3. England

  4. Wales

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CABER Toss is considered to have originated in Scotland.

When is the CABER Toss typically held?

  1. During the Highland Games

  2. During the Olympics

  3. During the World Championships

  4. During all of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CABER Toss is typically held during the Highland Games, an annual event celebrating Scottish culture and heritage.

What is the world record for the longest CABER Toss?

  1. 26 feet (7.9 meters)

  2. 28 feet (8.5 meters)

  3. 30 feet (9.1 meters)

  4. 32 feet (9.8 meters)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The world record for the longest CABER Toss is 32 feet (9.8 meters), set by Alasdair MacPhail in 2016.

What is the name of the annual CABER Toss competition held in Scotland?

  1. The World CABER Toss Championship

  2. The Scottish CABER Toss Championship

  3. The Highland Games CABER Toss Championship

  4. The British CABER Toss Championship

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The annual CABER Toss competition held in Scotland is called the Highland Games CABER Toss Championship.

What is the name of the organization that governs CABER Toss competitions?

  1. The International CABER Toss Federation

  2. The World CABER Toss Association

  3. The Scottish CABER Toss Association

  4. The British CABER Toss Association

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The organization that governs CABER Toss competitions is the Scottish CABER Toss Association.

What is the name of the annual CABER Toss competition held in the United States?

  1. The US CABER Toss Championship

  2. The American CABER Toss Championship

  3. The North American CABER Toss Championship

  4. The International CABER Toss Championship

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The annual CABER Toss competition held in the United States is called the US CABER Toss Championship.

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