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Skydiving Basics Quiz

Skydiving Basics Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the reserve canopy in skydiving?

To increase speed during freefall

To provide a backup in case the main canopy fails

To help with navigation during the jump

To reduce noise during the descent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to remove the seatbelt at 1,500 ft during a skydive?

To increase comfort during the jump

To allow for a quick exit if needed

To prepare for landing

To reduce weight for better speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common hand gesture used before jumping out of the plane?

A high five

A fist bump

A hand slap

A thumbs up

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does body position affect speed during freefall?

It has no effect on speed

It only affects the direction of the fall

Different positions can change the speed from 120 mph to over 200 mph

It only affects the stability of the fall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge during the canopy ride?

Communicating with other skydivers

Landing safely in a designated spot

Performing tricks

Increasing speed

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