Winter Olympics Quiz 1
Print a copy of this quiz sheet and then answer these questions using the kidcyber Winter Olympics information pages.
How many people sit in a luge? __________________________
What speed can a luge reach in competition? _________________________
What is another name for a luge competitor? ___________________________
What does a competitor use to steer the luge? _____________________________
How many runs does an individual competitor complete? _____________________
Which two skills are combined in the biathlon? _____________________________
What is one position from which the biathlete shoot at the targets? ______________
How far away are the targets? ____________________
For how long have women competed in this event at the Olympics? ______________
How long is the speed skating course? _____________________
How many skaters skate at the same time? ___________________
What speed can be reached by speed skaters? ________________
Why do competitors wear body-hugging clothes and helmets? _________________
When did snowboarding become an Olympic event? _________________
What is the downhill snowboarding event called? _________________
Where do snowboarders perform tricks? _________________________
What are 'gates'?_____________________________________________________
What do judges give a snowboarder points for in the halfpipe competition?
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This activity sheet is available online at http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/wintolympquiz.htm
September 2001