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Soaring High: Extreme Sports Quiz for the Skydivers

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What is the minimum altitude required for a skydiver to deploy their parachute?

  1. 1,000 feet

  2. 2,000 feet

  3. 3,000 feet

  4. 4,000 feet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum altitude required for a skydiver to deploy their parachute is 2,000 feet, as per the regulations set by the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

What is the average speed of a skydiver in freefall?

  1. 100 mph

  2. 120 mph

  3. 140 mph

  4. 160 mph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average speed of a skydiver in freefall is approximately 120 mph, depending on factors such as body position, weight, and air resistance.

What is the term for a skydiver who performs acrobatic maneuvers during freefall?

  1. Freestyler

  2. Acrobatic Flyer

  3. Wingsuiter

  4. BASE Jumper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A skydiver who performs acrobatic maneuvers during freefall is known as a Freestyler.

Which type of skydiving involves jumping from a fixed object, such as a cliff or building, rather than an aircraft?

  1. BASE Jumping

  2. Wingsuiting

  3. Freeflying

  4. Tandem Skydiving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BASE Jumping is the type of skydiving that involves jumping from a fixed object, such as a cliff or building, rather than an aircraft.

What is the term for a skydiver who jumps with a passenger attached to their harness?

  1. Instructor

  2. Tandem Master

  3. Freefall Coach

  4. Safety Diver


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A skydiver who jumps with a passenger attached to their harness is known as a Tandem Master.

What is the maximum altitude from which a skydiver can jump?

  1. 10,000 feet

  2. 15,000 feet

  3. 20,000 feet

  4. 25,000 feet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum altitude from which a skydiver can jump is 25,000 feet, as per the regulations set by the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

What is the term for the parachute used by skydivers?

  1. Round Parachute

  2. Square Parachute

  3. Cruciform Parachute

  4. Rogallo Wing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The most common type of parachute used by skydivers is the Square Parachute.

What is the minimum age requirement for skydiving in the United States?

  1. 16 years old

  2. 18 years old

  3. 21 years old

  4. 25 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for skydiving in the United States is 18 years old.

What is the term for the device used to measure a skydiver's altitude during freefall?

  1. Altimeter

  2. Airspeed Indicator

  3. Vertical Speed Indicator

  4. Turn Coordinator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The device used to measure a skydiver's altitude during freefall is an Altimeter.

What is the term for the maneuver in which a skydiver rotates their body around the vertical axis while in freefall?

  1. Spin

  2. Flip

  3. Roll

  4. Somersault


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maneuver in which a skydiver rotates their body around the vertical axis while in freefall is called a Spin.

What is the term for the maneuver in which a skydiver moves their body into a horizontal position and glides through the air?

  1. Freeflying

  2. Wingsuiting

  3. Bodyflying

  4. Tandem Skydiving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maneuver in which a skydiver moves their body into a horizontal position and glides through the air is called Wingsuiting.

What is the term for the maneuver in which two or more skydivers link their bodies together in freefall?

  1. Formation Skydiving

  2. Relative Work

  3. Canopy Formation

  4. Freeflying


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maneuver in which two or more skydivers link their bodies together in freefall is called Formation Skydiving.

What is the term for the maneuver in which a skydiver deploys their parachute and glides to the ground?

  1. Canopy Flight

  2. Parachute Ride

  3. Descent

  4. Landing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maneuver in which a skydiver deploys their parachute and glides to the ground is called Canopy Flight.

What is the term for the area where skydivers land after jumping?

  1. Drop Zone

  2. Landing Zone

  3. Touchdown Zone

  4. Recovery Zone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The area where skydivers land after jumping is called the Landing Zone.

What is the term for the person who packs a skydiver's parachute?

  1. Rigger

  2. Instructor

  3. Tandem Master

  4. Safety Diver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The person who packs a skydiver's parachute is called a Rigger.

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