Extreme Sports

Description: Test your knowledge about extreme sports, which involve high levels of risk and require specialized skills and equipment.
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Which extreme sport involves performing acrobatic tricks on a bicycle?

  1. BMX

  2. Mountain Biking

  3. Road Cycling

  4. Track Cycling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BMX, short for Bicycle Motocross, is an extreme sport that involves performing acrobatic tricks on a bicycle.

What is the primary objective in rock climbing?

  1. Reaching the summit

  2. Ascending a cliff face

  3. Rappelling down a cliff

  4. Free solo climbing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective in rock climbing is to ascend a cliff face using hands, feet, and specialized equipment.

Which extreme sport involves riding a surfboard on large waves?

  1. Surfing

  2. Bodyboarding

  3. Kiteboarding

  4. Windsurfing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surfing involves riding a surfboard on the surface of waves, using the energy of the waves to propel the surfer forward.

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants jump from a great height, typically attached to a parachute?

  1. Skydiving

  2. BASE Jumping

  3. Bungee Jumping

  4. Hang Gliding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skydiving involves jumping from an aircraft at a high altitude and freefalling before deploying a parachute.

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

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Freestyle Skiing

  4. Snowboarding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freestyle Skiing involves performing acrobatic tricks while skiing down a mountain slope.

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants navigate whitewater rapids in an inflatable raft?

  1. Whitewater Rafting

  2. Kayaking

  3. Canoeing

  4. Stand-Up Paddleboarding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitewater Rafting involves navigating whitewater rapids in an inflatable raft, typically with a group of people.

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

  1. Mountain Biking

  2. Road Cycling

  3. Track Cycling

  4. BMX


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mountain Biking involves riding a mountain bike on rough terrain, often involving jumps, obstacles, and steep slopes.

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants climb up a sheer rock face without the use of ropes or safety equipment?

  1. Free Solo Climbing

  2. Rock Climbing

  3. Bouldering

  4. Ice Climbing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Free Solo Climbing involves climbing up a sheer rock face without the use of ropes or safety equipment, relying solely on one's own strength and skill.

Which extreme sport involves flying through the air while attached to a parachute, typically towed behind a boat?

  1. Parasailing

  2. Hang Gliding

  3. Skydiving

  4. BASE Jumping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parasailing involves flying through the air while attached to a parachute, typically towed behind a boat.

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants descend a steep mountain slope on a specialized sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Snowboarding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bobsleigh involves descending a steep mountain slope on a specialized sled, typically with a team of four people.

Which extreme sport involves riding a surfboard on waves generated by a boat?

  1. Surfing

  2. Bodyboarding

  3. Wakeboarding

  4. Kiteboarding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wakeboarding involves riding a surfboard on waves generated by a boat, typically while holding onto a rope attached to the boat.

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants jump from a great height, typically attached to a bungee cord?

  1. Bungee Jumping

  2. Skydiving

  3. BASE Jumping

  4. Hang Gliding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bungee Jumping involves jumping from a great height, typically attached to a bungee cord, which provides a controlled fall and rebound.

Which extreme sport involves riding a hang glider, a lightweight aircraft with no engine, and gliding through the air?

  1. Hang Gliding

  2. Paragliding

  3. Skydiving

  4. BASE Jumping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hang Gliding involves riding a hang glider, a lightweight aircraft with no engine, and gliding through the air.

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants navigate whitewater rapids in a kayak?

  1. Whitewater Kayaking

  2. Canoeing

  3. Stand-Up Paddleboarding

  4. Whitewater Rafting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitewater Kayaking involves navigating whitewater rapids in a kayak, a small, narrow boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle.

Which extreme sport involves riding a specialized bike with large wheels and tires on rough terrain, often involving jumps and obstacles?

  1. Mountain Biking

  2. BMX

  3. Road Cycling

  4. Track Cycling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

BMX, short for Bicycle Motocross, involves riding a specialized bike with large wheels and tires on rough terrain, often involving jumps, obstacles, and tricks.

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