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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?

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

<p>New York City in the 1970s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They saw a collection of insects near a flower, including mosquitoes. (C)</p> 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?

<p>It makes up the pistil and stamen, which are the reproductive parts at the center of a flower. (B)</p> 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?

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

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

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

What environment did the researchers discover the crab spiders?

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

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

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

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

<p>Three 45-second runs, with only the best run counting towards the final score. (C)</p> 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Flashcards

2024 Summer Olympics

International multi-sport event in Paris starting July 26, 2024.

Additional sports

Four new sports included in the 2024 Olympics beyond the traditional 28.

Breaking (Breakdancing)

An urban dance style making its Olympic debut at Paris 2024.

Surfing

A water sport included in the Paris 2024 Olympics, involving riding waves.

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Sport climbing

A competitive climbing discipline added to the Olympics in 2024.

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Skateboarding in Olympics

Skateboarding made its Olympic debut in Tokyo and will return for future games.

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Park Skateboarding

Involves scoring based on height, speed, and agility on a course with obstacles.

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Street Skateboarding

Athletes perform tricks on urban features like stairs and handrails in street courses.

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Competition Format

Skaters get timed runs to showcase their skills, with the best attempts counting.

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Evaluation Criteria

Skaters are judged on aspects like board control, trick variety, and style.

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Crab Spiders

Spiders known for their ability to camouflage as flowers.

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Camouflage

The ability to blend in with the environment to avoid detection.

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Male and Female Cooperation

The collaboration of male and female crab spiders in disguise to look like a flower.

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Yuan Province

The location in China where the crab spider observation took place.

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Pistils and Stamens

Parts of a flower; the male spider mimics these floral structures.

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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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