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Winter Sports and Teamwork: Collaboration and Communication in Team Sports

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In cross-country skiing, what technique involves using poles to propel oneself forward?

  1. Double poling

  2. Diagonal stride

  3. Skate skiing

  4. Classic skiing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Double poling is a technique used in cross-country skiing where the skier uses both poles simultaneously to push off the snow and propel themselves forward.

In ice hockey, what is the term for a player who is positioned in front of the goal to defend against shots?

  1. Goaltender

  2. Defenseman

  3. Forward

  4. Center


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goaltender is the player in ice hockey who is positioned in front of the goal to defend against shots and prevent the opposing team from scoring.

In snowboarding, what is the term for a jump where the rider spins their body around while in the air?

  1. Backflip

  2. Frontside 360

  3. Caballerial

  4. Method


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A frontside 360 is a snowboarding jump where the rider spins their body 360 degrees in the direction of their toes while in the air.

In curling, what is the term for the area where the stones are delivered towards?

  1. House

  2. Rink

  3. Sheet

  4. Target


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The house in curling is the area where the stones are delivered towards and where points are scored.

In bobsledding, what is the term for the person who steers the sled?

  1. Driver

  2. Brakeman

  3. Pusher

  4. Loader


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The driver in bobsledding is the person who steers the sled and controls its direction.

In biathlon, what is the term for the combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?

  1. Nordic combined

  2. Ski jumping

  3. Biathlon

  4. Cross-country skiing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

In figure skating, what is the term for a jump where the skater takes off backwards and lands forwards?

  1. Axel

  2. Salchow

  3. Loop

  4. Lutz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Axel is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off backwards and lands forwards.

In ice dancing, what is the term for a dance move where the partners spin around each other while holding hands?

  1. Twizzle

  2. Step sequence

  3. Lift

  4. Spin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A twizzle is an ice dancing move where the partners spin around each other while holding hands.

In ski jumping, what is the term for the hill down which the skiers descend before taking off?

  1. Inrun

  2. K-point

  3. Landing hill

  4. Takeoff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The inrun in ski jumping is the hill down which the skiers descend before taking off.

In cross-country skiing, what is the term for a technique where the skier uses one ski to push off the snow while the other ski glides?

  1. Diagonal stride

  2. Double poling

  3. Skate skiing

  4. Classic skiing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diagonal stride is a technique used in cross-country skiing where the skier uses one ski to push off the snow while the other ski glides.

In ice hockey, what is the term for a player who is positioned behind the defensemen and in front of the goaltender?

  1. Center

  2. Defenseman

  3. Forward

  4. Goaltender


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Defensemen in ice hockey are positioned behind the forwards and in front of the goaltender to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

In snowboarding, what is the term for a jump where the rider spins their body around while in the air and lands backwards?

  1. Backflip

  2. Frontside 360

  3. Caballerial

  4. Method


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A backflip is a snowboarding jump where the rider spins their body around while in the air and lands backwards.

In curling, what is the term for the person who sweeps the ice in front of the stone as it is being delivered?

  1. Skip

  2. Vice-skip

  3. Lead

  4. Second


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The second in curling is the person who sweeps the ice in front of the stone as it is being delivered.

In bobsledding, what is the term for the person who sits at the back of the sled and helps to steer it?

  1. Driver

  2. Brakeman

  3. Pusher

  4. Loader


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The brakeman in bobsledding sits at the back of the sled and helps to steer it.

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