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Up for the Challenge: Extreme Sports Quiz for the Courageous

Description: Up for the Challenge: Extreme Sports Quiz for the Courageous
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Which extreme sport involves gliding down a steep mountain slope on a specially designed board?

  1. Rock Climbing

  2. Skydiving

  3. Snowboarding

  4. Hang Gliding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Snowboarding is an extreme sport that involves riding a snowboard down a snow-covered mountain slope.

In BASE jumping, what does the acronym BASE stand for?

  1. Building, Antenna, Span, Earth

  2. Bridge, Antenna, Span, Earth

  3. Building, Antenna, Sky, Earth

  4. Bridge, Antenna, Sky, Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BASE jumping involves jumping from a fixed structure, such as a building, antenna, span (e.g., a bridge), or Earth (a cliff).

Which extreme sport involves riding a mountain bike on rough terrain, often involving jumps, drops, and obstacles?

  1. Downhill Mountain Biking

  2. Freestyle Mountain Biking

  3. Cross-Country Mountain Biking

  4. Enduro Mountain Biking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Downhill mountain biking is an extreme sport that involves riding a mountain bike on steep and challenging terrain.

In rock climbing, what is the term for a series of handholds and footholds that a climber uses to ascend a rock face?

  1. Pitch

  2. Route

  3. Hold

  4. Belay


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In rock climbing, a route refers to a specific path or sequence of handholds and footholds that a climber follows to ascend a rock face.

Which extreme sport involves performing acrobatic maneuvers while skiing or snowboarding?

  1. Freestyle Skiing

  2. Freestyle Snowboarding

  3. Alpine Skiing

  4. Cross-Country Skiing


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Freestyle skiing and snowboarding involve performing tricks and maneuvers while skiing or snowboarding, often in a terrain park with jumps, rails, and other obstacles.

In whitewater kayaking, what is the term for a rapid with a steep drop and turbulent water?

  1. Eddy

  2. Boil

  3. Hole

  4. Drop


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In whitewater kayaking, a drop refers to a rapid with a steep descent and turbulent water.

Which extreme sport involves jumping from an airplane or helicopter and freefalling before deploying a parachute?

  1. BASE Jumping

  2. Hang Gliding

  3. Skydiving

  4. Paragliding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Skydiving involves jumping from an airplane or helicopter and freefalling before deploying a parachute.

In surfing, what is the term for a large, powerful wave that breaks with great force?

  1. Swell

  2. Riptide

  3. Undertow

  4. Big Wave


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In surfing, a big wave refers to a large, powerful wave that breaks with great force.

Which extreme sport involves riding a specially designed skateboard on a half-pipe or other curved surface?

  1. Street Skating

  2. Vert Skating

  3. Longboarding

  4. Cruising


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vert skating involves riding a skateboard on a half-pipe or other curved surface, performing tricks and maneuvers.

In rock climbing, what is the term for a device used to secure a climber to a rope or anchor?

  1. Harness

  2. Helmet

  3. Carabiner

  4. Chalk Bag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In rock climbing, a harness is a device worn around the waist and legs to secure the climber to a rope or anchor.

Which extreme sport involves riding a mountain bike on a specially designed course with obstacles and jumps?

  1. Downhill Mountain Biking

  2. Freestyle Mountain Biking

  3. Cross-Country Mountain Biking

  4. Enduro Mountain Biking


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Freestyle mountain biking involves riding a mountain bike on a specially designed course with obstacles and jumps.

In whitewater rafting, what is the term for a rapid with a steep drop and turbulent water?

  1. Eddy

  2. Boil

  3. Hole

  4. Drop


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In whitewater rafting, a drop refers to a rapid with a steep descent and turbulent water.

Which extreme sport involves riding a specially designed surfboard on waves in the ocean?

  1. Bodyboarding

  2. Surfing

  3. Kiteboarding

  4. Windsurfing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Surfing involves riding a specially designed surfboard on waves in the ocean.

In rock climbing, what is the term for a device used to ascend a rope?

  1. Ascender

  2. Descender

  3. Jumar

  4. Grigri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In rock climbing, an ascender is a device used to ascend a rope.

Which extreme sport involves riding a specially designed kiteboard on the water, powered by a large kite?

  1. Kitesurfing

  2. Windsurfing

  3. Surfing

  4. Bodyboarding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kitesurfing involves riding a specially designed kiteboard on the water, powered by a large kite.

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