World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced--1/14--winter Sports

1. Ice dancing competition consists of how many parts?

2

3

7

Ice dancing competition consists of three parts. They are, in the order performed: (1) compulsory dances, (2) the original dance, and (3) free dancing.

Explanation

Ice dancing competition consists of three parts. They are, in the order performed: (1) compulsory dances, (2) the original dance, and (3) free dancing.

2. How long is the short program in figure skating?

2 minutes 50 seconds

1 minute 15 seconds

30 seconds

The short program counts one-third of the skater's total score for the competition. It consists of eight required moves or elements: three jumps, three spins, and two fast step sequences or footwork. The moves may be done in any sequence with a 2-minute 50-second time limit. The moves are performed to music.

Explanation

The short program counts one-third of the skater's total score for the competition. It consists of eight required moves or elements: three jumps, three spins, and two fast step sequences or footwork. The moves may be done in any sequence with a 2-minute 50-second time limit. The moves are performed to music.

3. Which of the following is NOT a chief concern of environmental groups regarding snowmobiling?

Endangers wildlife

Destroys trees

Disturbs peacefulness of wilderness

Leaves permanent tracks

Some environmental groups criticize snowmobiling. They believe it destroys trees and other plants and endangers wildlife. They also say that the noise of snowmobile engines disturbs the peacefulness of wild areas.

Explanation

Some environmental groups criticize snowmobiling. They believe it destroys trees and other plants and endangers wildlife. They also say that the noise of snowmobile engines disturbs the peacefulness of wild areas.

4. What is another name for iceboating?

Snow sailing

Ice yachting

Cold wind sailing

Iceboating, also called ice yachting, is a popular winter sport in northern regions of the United States and of European countries. Iceboats are small, speedy craft that resemble sailboats. They perform best in strong, steady winds on large areas of smooth ice. An iceboat can travel up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour.

Explanation

Iceboating, also called ice yachting, is a popular winter sport in northern regions of the United States and of European countries. Iceboats are small, speedy craft that resemble sailboats. They perform best in strong, steady winds on large areas of smooth ice. An iceboat can travel up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour.

5. What one-person sled sport also uses a bobsled course?

Skeleton

Boblink

Dead man's curve

A one-person sled sport called skeleton also uses a bobsled course. In skeleton, riders lie on the sled with their head forward. They steer the sled by the movement of the head and shoulders.

Explanation

A one-person sled sport called skeleton also uses a bobsled course. In skeleton, riders lie on the sled with their head forward. They steer the sled by the movement of the head and shoulders.

6. When did the first organized sled dog race take place?

1868

1908

1938

The first organized sled dog race took place in 1908 in Nome, Alaska. Today, sled dog races are held in more than 20 countries. In Nome-style racing, the dogs in each team are hitched in groups of two side by side, sometimes with a single lead dog.

Explanation

The first organized sled dog race took place in 1908 in Nome, Alaska. Today, sled dog races are held in more than 20 countries. In Nome-style racing, the dogs in each team are hitched in groups of two side by side, sometimes with a single lead dog.

7. What winter sport combines cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship?

Biathlon

Triathlon

Ski shooting

The biathlon is a winter event that combines cross-country ski racing and rifle marksmanship.

Explanation

The biathlon is a winter event that combines cross-country ski racing and rifle marksmanship.

8. The half-pipe is a skiing event.

True

False

The half-pipe is an acrobatic snowboarding event, not a skiing event. The event is performed in a deep trough.

Explanation

The half-pipe is an acrobatic snowboarding event, not a skiing event. The event is performed in a deep trough.

9. Toboggans are pushed on ice by two runners.

True

False

Tobogganing is the winter sport of coasting on snow or ice by means of toboggans, which are sleds without runners.

Explanation

Tobogganing is the winter sport of coasting on snow or ice by means of toboggans, which are sleds without runners.

10. Where was the earliest evidence of ice skating discovered?

Chicago

London

Paris

The earliest evidence of ice skating was found among Roman ruins in London and dates back to 50 B.C. Excavations of the ruins uncovered leather soles and blades made of polished animal bones. About A.D. 1100, people in Scandinavia wore skates made of deer or elk bones, which were strapped to boots with leather. These early skates were used for transportation. Recreational ice skating may have begun during the 1100's in Britain.

Explanation

The earliest evidence of ice skating was found among Roman ruins in London and dates back to 50 B.C. Excavations of the ruins uncovered leather soles and blades made of polished animal bones. About A.D. 1100, people in Scandinavia wore skates made of deer or elk bones, which were strapped to boots with leather. These early skates were used for transportation. Recreational ice skating may have begun during the 1100's in Britain.