Winter Sports

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Which country is known as the "Land of Ice and Snow" and is famous for its winter sports?

  1. Canada

  2. Russia

  3. Norway

  4. Switzerland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Norway is renowned for its winter sports, earning it the nickname "Land of Ice and Snow".

What is the most popular winter sport worldwide in terms of participation?

  1. Ice Hockey

  2. Alpine Skiing

  3. Cross-Country Skiing

  4. Snowboarding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cross-Country Skiing is the most widely practiced winter sport globally, with millions of participants.

Which winter sport involves sliding down a steep, icy track on a sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Curling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bobsleigh is a team sport where athletes race down an icy track in a sled called a bobsleigh.

In Alpine Skiing, what is the name of the event where skiers race against each other on a slalom course?

  1. Downhill

  2. Super-G

  3. Giant Slalom

  4. Slalom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slalom is an Alpine Skiing event where skiers navigate through a course of closely spaced gates.

Which winter sport involves throwing stones towards a target on a sheet of ice?

  1. Ice Hockey

  2. Curling

  3. Figure Skating

  4. Speed Skating


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Curling is a team sport where players slide stones towards a target on a sheet of ice.

What is the name of the winter sport where athletes perform jumps and spins on ice skates?

  1. Ice Hockey

  2. Figure Skating

  3. Speed Skating

  4. Short Track Speed Skating


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Figure Skating is a sport where athletes perform jumps, spins, and other intricate maneuvers on ice skates.

Which winter sport involves racing on ice skates around an oval track?

  1. Ice Hockey

  2. Figure Skating

  3. Speed Skating

  4. Short Track Speed Skating


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Speed Skating is a sport where athletes race on ice skates around an oval track.

What is the name of the winter sport where athletes race on ice skates around a short, narrow track?

  1. Ice Hockey

  2. Figure Skating

  3. Speed Skating

  4. Short Track Speed Skating


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Short Track Speed Skating is a sport where athletes race on ice skates around a short, narrow track.

Which winter sport involves sliding down a snow-covered track on a sled or toboggan?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Sledding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sledding is a recreational activity where individuals slide down a snow-covered track on a sled or toboggan.

What is the name of the winter sport where athletes race on snowmobiles?

  1. Snowmobiling

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Alpine Skiing

  4. Snowboarding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Snowmobiling is a sport where athletes race on snowmobiles.

Which winter sport involves jumping off a ramp and performing tricks in the air on a snowboard?

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Snowboarding

  4. Freestyle Skiing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Snowboarding is a sport where athletes slide down snow-covered slopes on a snowboard.

What is the name of the winter sport where athletes perform jumps and tricks on skis in a terrain park?

  1. Alpine Skiing

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Snowboarding

  4. Freestyle Skiing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Freestyle Skiing is a sport where athletes perform jumps and tricks on skis in a terrain park.

Which winter sport involves racing on a snow-covered track with a sled pulled by dogs?

  1. Dog Sledding

  2. Cross-Country Skiing

  3. Alpine Skiing

  4. Snowboarding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dog Sledding is a sport where athletes race on a snow-covered track with a sled pulled by dogs.

What is the name of the winter sport where athletes compete in a series of events, including ski jumping, cross-country skiing, and biathlon?

  1. Nordic Combined

  2. Alpine Skiing

  3. Cross-Country Skiing

  4. Biathlon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nordic Combined is a sport where athletes compete in a series of events, including ski jumping, cross-country skiing, and biathlon.

Which winter sport involves sliding down a snow-covered track on a small, steerable sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

  4. Snowmobiling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Luge is a sport where athletes slide down a snow-covered track on a small, steerable sled.

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