Olympics & Camouflage Quiz

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Besides the traditional 28 sports, what is the maximum number of additional sports a host city can include in the Summer Olympics program since 2020?

Six (correct)

Eight

Two

Four

Which of these sports will make its debut at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games?

Breaking (correct)

Surfing

Sport climbing

Skateboarding

What is a key characteristic of breaking, the sport making its Olympic debut?

Slow, deliberate movements

Emphasis on upper body strength and static holds

Rapid movements with intricate footwork and spins (correct)

Synchronized team choreography

Apart from breaking, which other sports will be featured as additional sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Surfing, Skateboarding, and Sport climbing (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which city and decade did the sport of breaking originate?

New York City in the 1970s (B) Signup and view all the answers

What primary observation led Shi-Mao Wu and Jiang-Yun Gao to discover the camouflaged crab spiders?

They saw a collection of insects near a flower, including mosquitoes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the crab spider male, according to the provided text, contribute to the overall camouflage as a flower?

It makes up the pistil and stamen, which are the reproductive parts at the center of a flower. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text indicate was Shi-Mao Wu's initial perception of the male crab spider when he first observed him?

He initially didn't notice the female spider, indicating the camouflage was effective. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the combined camouflage strategy of the male and female crab spiders?

The male and female spiders together resemble a whole flower, with each taking on a different morphological part. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What environment did the researchers discover the crab spiders?

A rainforest in China's Yuan Province. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference in judging criteria between park and street skateboarding?

Park scoring includes height, speed, and agility, while street values board control, trick variety, and style. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the Olympic skateboarding competition, how many attempts does a skater get in the park discipline?

Three 45-second runs, with only the best run counting towards the final score. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A street skater aims for a high score, but what is the maximum number of attempts they have to display their tricks?

Two 45-second runs each with a set of five tricks to display. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these scenarios best describes how the final score is determined in the park skateboarding event?

Each run is individually assessed, and the best run score is recorded as the final score. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Within the Olympic skateboarding street discipline, which of these elements contribute to the total score?

The skater's board control, variety of tricks performed, and unique style. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

2024 Paris Olympics: New Sports

The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris
The Olympics traditionally featured 28 sports
Since 2020, host cities have been authorized to feature up to 6 new sports
The 2024 Summer Olympics will include four extra sports: breaking, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing.

Breaking

Breaking, also known as breakdancing, will make its Olympic debut
It originated in the 1970s in New York City
It involves intricate footwork, rapid movements, and impressive spins and flips.

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Test your knowledge on the additional sports in the Paris 2024 Olympics and the fascinating world of crab spiders. This quiz covers sports debuting at the Summer Games and the camouflage strategies of these unique arachnids. Dive into the intriguing facts surrounding both topics!