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Extreme Sports Quiz: Pushing the Limits of Human Endurance

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Which extreme sport involves performing acrobatic tricks on a skateboard?

  1. Parkour

  2. Freestyle BMX

  3. Skateboarding

  4. Rock Climbing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Skateboarding is an extreme sport that involves performing acrobatic tricks on a skateboard.

In skydiving, what is the term for the initial freefall before deploying the parachute?

  1. Tandem Jump

  2. Canopy Flight

  3. Freefall

  4. Static Line Jump


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freefall is the initial phase of skydiving where the jumper experiences a sensation of weightlessness before deploying the parachute.

Which extreme sport combines elements of rock climbing, mountaineering, and skiing?

  1. Ice Climbing

  2. Ski Mountaineering

  3. Whitewater Kayaking

  4. Caving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ski Mountaineering is an extreme sport that combines elements of rock climbing, mountaineering, and skiing.

What is the maximum altitude typically reached during a BASE jump?

  1. 1,000 feet

  2. 5,000 feet

  3. 10,000 feet

  4. 15,000 feet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BASE jumps are typically performed from fixed objects such as cliffs, buildings, or bridges, with a maximum altitude of around 1,000 feet.

Which extreme sport involves riding a mountain bike on rough terrain and performing tricks?

  1. Downhill Mountain Biking

  2. Freeride Mountain Biking

  3. Cross-Country Mountain Biking

  4. BMX


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Freeride Mountain Biking is an extreme sport that involves riding a mountain bike on rough terrain and performing tricks.

What is the name of the world's highest waterfall, often considered a prime destination for extreme kayakers?

  1. Angel Falls

  2. Victoria Falls

  3. Niagara Falls

  4. Iguazu Falls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall and a popular destination for extreme kayakers.

In rock climbing, what is the term for a route that requires climbers to use ropes and other equipment for safety?

  1. Free Climbing

  2. Top-Rope Climbing

  3. Sport Climbing

  4. Bouldering


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Top-Rope Climbing is a type of rock climbing where climbers are secured to a rope attached to an anchor at the top of the route.

Which extreme sport involves descending steep mountain slopes on skis or a snowboard?

  1. Freestyle Skiing

  2. Alpine Skiing

  3. Cross-Country Skiing

  4. Snowboarding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freestyle Skiing is an extreme sport that involves performing tricks and jumps on skis.

What is the term for a large, steep wave that surfers attempt to ride?

  1. Whitewater

  2. Pipeline

  3. Barrel

  4. Swell


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A barrel is a large, steep wave that surfers attempt to ride inside the curl of the wave.

In BASE jumping, what is the term for the parachute used for landing?

  1. Main Parachute

  2. Reserve Parachute

  3. Pilot Chute

  4. Drogue Chute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main parachute is the primary parachute used for landing in BASE jumping.

Which extreme sport involves flying through the air using a wingsuit?

  1. Hang Gliding

  2. Paragliding

  3. Wingsuit Flying

  4. Skydiving


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wingsuit Flying is an extreme sport that involves flying through the air using a wingsuit, a special suit with fabric between the legs and arms that creates lift.

In rock climbing, what is the term for a small, portable device used to protect climbers from falls?

  1. Quickdraw

  2. Carabiner

  3. Chalk Bag

  4. Harness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A quickdraw is a small, portable device used to protect climbers from falls by connecting the rope to the climbing gear.

Which extreme sport involves paddling a kayak or canoe through whitewater rapids?

  1. Whitewater Kayaking

  2. Whitewater Rafting

  3. Stand-Up Paddleboarding

  4. Canoeing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitewater Kayaking is an extreme sport that involves paddling a kayak through whitewater rapids.

What is the term for a large, inflatable raft used for navigating whitewater rapids?

  1. Kayak

  2. Canoe

  3. Whitewater Raft

  4. Paddleboard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A whitewater raft is a large, inflatable raft used for navigating whitewater rapids.

In skydiving, what is the term for the maneuver where the jumper exits the aircraft?

  1. Freefall

  2. Deployment

  3. Landing

  4. Exit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exit is the term for the maneuver where the jumper leaves the aircraft in skydiving.

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