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What is a world record?

  • A record of performances that are not recognized as an official world record
  • A record of notable performances in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity
  • A record of the fastest achieved time in a video game
  • The best global and most important performance ever recorded and officially verified in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity (correct)

What is the World Records Union?

  • A national fad in Malaysia
  • The unique world records register organization recognized by the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (correct)
  • A book that collates and publishes notable records of many
  • A world record organization that recognizes records in the United States

What is the difference between 'World's Record' and 'World Record'?

  • 'World Record' is recognized globally as the official term for a record
  • 'World Record' is used for video game speedrunning
  • 'World's Record' was formerly more common in the United States (correct)
  • 'World's Record' is used for good and bad performances that are not recognized as an official world record

What is 'The World's Best' term used for in athletics events?

<p>Good and bad performances that are not recognized as an official world record (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Great North Run half-marathon not recognized as an official world record?

<p>It has an excessive downhill gradient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Records Union recognized by?

<p>The Council of the Notariats of the European Union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where has world record-breaking become something of a national fad?

<p>Malaysia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is popular in India?

<p>The setting and breaking of records (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Records Union?

<p>The unique world records register organization recognized by the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a world record?

The best global performance officially verified in a skill, sport, or activity.

What is the World Records Union?

A unique world records register organization recognized by the Council of the Notariats of the European Union.

What is 'The World's Best'?

This term is used in athletics for performances, both good and bad, that don't meet world record criteria.

Why isn't the Great North Run an official world record?

The half-marathon is not recognized due to an excessive downhill gradient, which aids runners.

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Who recognizes the World Records Union?

The Council of the Notariats of the European Union recognizes this organization.

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Where is world record-breaking a national fad?

Citizens of this country love to set and break world records, making it a national fad.

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What is popular in India regarding records?

The setting and breaking of records is a popular activity.

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