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Which of the following is NOT a mandatory component of a breaking competition routine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which of the following is NOT a mandatory component of a breaking competition routine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of the host city's ability to add sports to the Olympics?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of the host city's ability to add sports to the Olympics?
The breaking competition in the Paris 2024 Olympics will be divided into how many categories?
The breaking competition in the Paris 2024 Olympics will be divided into how many categories?
The article states that surfing made its Olympic debut at which of the following Games?
The article states that surfing made its Olympic debut at which of the following Games?
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Which of the following sports will be held in Tahiti for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which of the following sports will be held in Tahiti for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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What scoring system change took place for the sport climbing events in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
What scoring system change took place for the sport climbing events in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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Which characteristic is NOT a judging criterion for the skateboarding competitions?
Which characteristic is NOT a judging criterion for the skateboarding competitions?
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In bouldering competitions, what is the maximum height athletes are required to scale?
In bouldering competitions, what is the maximum height athletes are required to scale?
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What is the primary occupation of Justin Reynolds and his daughter Ruby?
What is the primary occupation of Justin Reynolds and his daughter Ruby?
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What aspect of the street skateboard competition is NOT used for scoring?
What aspect of the street skateboard competition is NOT used for scoring?
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What specific period did ichthyosaurs dominate?
What specific period did ichthyosaurs dominate?
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Which of the following correctly describes the number of attempts allowed in bouldering?
Which of the following correctly describes the number of attempts allowed in bouldering?
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How large was the first fossil discovered by Justin and Ruby?
How large was the first fossil discovered by Justin and Ruby?
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What influenced Dr. Lomax's confirmation of the fossils found by Justin and Ruby?
What influenced Dr. Lomax's confirmation of the fossils found by Justin and Ruby?
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What humorous observation did Dr. Lomax make regarding fossil discoveries?
What humorous observation did Dr. Lomax make regarding fossil discoveries?
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What is the estimated full length of Ichthyotitan severnensis?
What is the estimated full length of Ichthyotitan severnensis?
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What does the name Ichthyotitan severnensis translate to?
What does the name Ichthyotitan severnensis translate to?
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What was the main method used to confirm the classification of Ichthyotitan severnensis?
What was the main method used to confirm the classification of Ichthyotitan severnensis?
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Which journal published the findings of the Ichthyotitan severnensis study?
Which journal published the findings of the Ichthyotitan severnensis study?
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What aspect of her discovery does Ruby highlight as significant?
What aspect of her discovery does Ruby highlight as significant?
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Study Notes
Paris 2024 Olympics
- The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris.
- The Summer Olympics traditionally featured 28 sports.
- Since 2020, host cities have been allowed to add up to six new sports.
- The 2024 Summer Olympics, set to kick off in Paris, France, on July 26, will include four extra sports: breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing.
Breaking
- Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.
- The urban dance style originated in the 1970s in New York City.
- The breaking competition will feature two events: one for men, and one for women.
- Dancers will be required to incorporate a few mandatory moves into their routines.
- Each event will be judged on unique style and flair on the floor.
Skateboarding
- Skateboarding returns to the Olympics after a successful debut in Tokyo.
- Competitors will have a choice of two disciplines: park and street.
- Contestants will have three 45-second runs, with the best run counting as their final score.
- In street skateboarding, athletes will tackle a specially created flat urban street with stairs, handrails, and other features.
- Each athlete will have two 45-second runs to perform five tricks.
Surfing
- Surfing, which made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, returns for a second time in Paris.
- The competition will be held over four days in a 10-day window, from July 27 to August 5, 2024.
- The surfing events will take place in Tahiti.
Sport Climbing
- Sport Climbing also had a successful debut in Tokyo.
- The sport will make a second appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- The competition will feature three events: bouldering, speed climbing, and lead climbing.
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Test your knowledge about the breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the introduction of new sports. This quiz covers various aspects including scoring systems, competition routines, and the inclusion of sports like surfing and skateboarding. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and Olympic fans!
