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Winter Olympic Sports: Thrills and Chills on Ice and Snow

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Which of the following is NOT a Winter Olympic sport?

  1. Biathlon

  2. Curling

  3. Fencing

  4. Ski Jumping


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fencing is a summer Olympic sport, while Biathlon, Curling, and Ski Jumping are all Winter Olympic sports.

In which Winter Olympic sport do athletes slide down a track on a sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bobsleigh, Skeleton, and Luge are all Winter Olympic sports in which athletes slide down a track on a sled.

Which Winter Olympic sport involves teams of four players sliding down an ice track in a specialized sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Curling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bobsleigh is a Winter Olympic sport in which teams of four players slide down an ice track in a specialized sled.

What is the name of the Winter Olympic sport in which athletes slide down a track on a small sled while lying on their back?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Curling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Skeleton is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes slide down a track on a small sled while lying on their back.

Which Winter Olympic sport involves sliding down a track on a small sled while lying face down?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Curling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Luge is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes slide down a track on a small sled while lying face down.

What is the name of the Winter Olympic sport in which athletes compete in pairs or teams, throwing and sweeping stones on a sheet of ice?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Curling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Curling is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes compete in pairs or teams, throwing and sweeping stones on a sheet of ice.

Which Winter Olympic sport involves athletes skating around an ice rink, performing jumps, spins, and other intricate maneuvers?

  1. Figure Skating

  2. Speed Skating

  3. Short Track Speed Skating

  4. Ice Hockey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Figure Skating is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes skate around an ice rink, performing jumps, spins, and other intricate maneuvers.

What is the name of the Winter Olympic sport in which athletes race around an oval ice track on ice skates?

  1. Figure Skating

  2. Speed Skating

  3. Short Track Speed Skating

  4. Ice Hockey


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Speed Skating is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes race around an oval ice track on ice skates.

Which Winter Olympic sport involves athletes racing around a short track ice rink on ice skates?

  1. Figure Skating

  2. Speed Skating

  3. Short Track Speed Skating

  4. Ice Hockey


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Short Track Speed Skating is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes race around a short track ice rink on ice skates.

What is the name of the Winter Olympic sport in which two teams of six players skate around an ice rink, trying to score goals by hitting a puck into the other team's net?

  1. Figure Skating

  2. Speed Skating

  3. Short Track Speed Skating

  4. Ice Hockey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ice Hockey is a Winter Olympic sport in which two teams of six players skate around an ice rink, trying to score goals by hitting a puck into the other team's net.

Which Winter Olympic sport involves athletes skiing down a steep slope, performing jumps and tricks in the air?

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Ski Jumping

  4. Nordic Combined


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Freestyle Skiing is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes skiing down a steep slope, performing jumps and tricks in the air.

What is the name of the Winter Olympic sport in which athletes ski down a steep slope, racing against each other?

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Ski Jumping

  4. Nordic Combined


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alpine Skiing is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes ski down a steep slope, racing against each other.

Which Winter Olympic sport involves athletes skiing across long distances, often in challenging weather conditions?

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Ski Jumping

  4. Nordic Combined


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cross-Country Skiing is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes skiing across long distances, often in challenging weather conditions.

What is the name of the Winter Olympic sport in which athletes jump off a ramp on skis, aiming to land as far as possible?

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Ski Jumping

  4. Nordic Combined


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ski Jumping is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes jump off a ramp on skis, aiming to land as far as possible.

Which Winter Olympic sport involves athletes competing in both cross-country skiing and ski jumping?

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Ski Jumping

  4. Nordic Combined


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nordic Combined is a Winter Olympic sport in which athletes compete in both cross-country skiing and ski jumping.

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