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Bungee Jumping Essentials Quiz

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What is the primary equipment used in bungee jumping as described in the content?

Ropes
Steel cables
Elastic cords (correct)
Safety nets

What geographical feature do the participants jump near in bungee jumping?

A river bank
An open field
A mountain peak
A canyon floor (correct)

What historical event is mentioned as a comparison to the modern sport of bungee jumping?

The first extreme sports competition
The introduction of parachuting
The first modern Olympic games
The first Olympic games in Greece (correct)

What is one potential reason people participate in extreme sports like bungee jumping?

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What is the purpose of the harnesses worn by the jumpers in bungee jumping?

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Bungee Jumping

An extreme sport where people jump from a high place using a strong elastic cord.

Elastic cord

A strong, flexible cord used to slow a jumper's fall.

Extreme sport

A sport that takes a higher risk than typical sports.

Harness

A safety device used to prevent falling.

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Olympic Games

International sporting competition, first held in 776 BC.