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What distinguishes base jumping from traditional skydiving?

Base jumping requires more experience and skill than skydiving.

Base jumping involves jumping from fixed objects, while skydiving occurs from aircraft. (correct)

Base jumpers leap from lower altitudes than skydivers.

Base jumpers use specialized parachutes designed for low altitudes.

What is a unique challenge faced by ice divers?

Avoiding disorientation caused by low visibility.

Enduring extremely low water temperatures. (correct)

Navigating strong underwater currents.

Dealing with the effects of weightlessness.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a popular location for bungee jumping?

The Nevis Highwire in New Zealand. (correct)

The Royal Gorge Bridge in the USA.

The Verzasca Dam in Switzerland.

The Macau Tower in China.

What is a significant risk associated with freeride snowboarding or skiing?

Avalanches in off-piste terrains. Signup and view all the answers

What makes volcano boarding a unique extreme sport?

Participants slide down active volcanoes on hardened lava slopes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following extreme sports is NOT mentioned in the text?

Cliff diving. Signup and view all the answers

What makes base jumping more dangerous than traditional skydiving?

Jumping from fixed objects like bridges and buildings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unique challenge faced by ice divers?

Coping with extremely low water temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential danger associated with freeride snowboarding or skiing?

Avalanches in off-piste terrains Signup and view all the answers

What makes volcano boarding a unique extreme sport?

Participants slide down active volcanoes on hardened lava slopes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Base jumping involves jumping from various high objects like houses or bridges using special parachutes, making it more dangerous than traditional skydiving from aircraft at higher altitudes.
Ice diving is a risky extreme sport where divers plunge into icy waters, experiencing weightlessness and facing risks like low temperatures and disorientation, with one spectacular dive location being in Antarctica's Dry Valleys.
Bungee jumping is another extreme sport where participants jump from tall structures while connected to an elastic cord, with popular locations like the tower in Macau China and the Royal Gorge Bridge in the USA.
Freeride snowboarding or skiing involves navigating off-piste terrains outside of ski resorts, posing dangers like avalanches, with international competitions held for professionals and amateurs in various countries.
Volcano boarding is an exotic sport where participants slide down active volcanoes on hardened lava slopes at high speeds, such as Cerro Negro in Nicaragua, offering thrill-seekers a unique and intense experience.

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Test your knowledge on extreme sports such as base jumping, ice diving, bungee jumping, freeride snowboarding, and volcano boarding. Learn about the risks, locations, and unique experiences associated with these thrilling activities.