12 Questions
What is the biggest danger in highlining?
Extreme weather conditions
What is base jumping, and what qualifications should a person have to start it?
Jumping off a building with a parachute, hundreds of hours of practice in parachuting and skydiving needed
What is the fatality rate of base jumping according to the text?
1 death in every 2,317 jumps
Mr. Clinton enjoys highlining because it's a relaxing sport.
False
The biggest danger in highlining is the wind.
True
A person can start base jumping without any prior experience in parachuting or skydiving.
False
What is the fascinating feeling Mr. Clinton experiences when highlining?
He feels like he walks in space.
How many meters did Mr. Clinton walk between two hills during his greatest highlining experience?
600 meters.
What is the fatality rate of base jumping?
One death in every 2,317 jumps.
I love the ______ when highlining
adrenalin
The biggest danger in highlining is ______
the wind
A person should have hundreds of hours of practice in ______ and skydiving to start base jumping
parachuting
Study Notes
Highlining and Base Jumping
- The biggest danger in highlining is the wind.
- Mr. Clinton enjoys highlining because it's a relaxing sport and he experiences a fascinating feeling of freedom when doing it.
- In his greatest highlining experience, Mr. Clinton walked between two hills, covering a large distance (no specific meter mentioned).
- Highlining allows a person to experience a sense of freedom, and Mr. Clinton loves this feeling.
Base Jumping Requirements
- A person should have hundreds of hours of practice in parachuting and skydiving to start base jumping.
Fatality Rate of Base Jumping
- The fatality rate of base jumping is not specified, but it is implied to be significant.
Test your knowledge on the extreme sport of highlining with this quiz! Discover why thrill-seekers like Mr. Clinton risk their lives to walk on a thin rope between two points, and learn about the biggest dangers involved in this adrenaline-fueled activity.
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