Chasing the Break
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5.
What is a tube?
A
A kind of tunnel made by a big wave that the surfer can ride in
B
A 360 degree flip by the surfer
C
Rolling the board over on its side when you go under a wave
D
None of the above
6.
What is a goofy foot?
A
A surfer who rides with his right leg forward
B
A surfer who rides with his left leg forward
C
A surfer who stands on the board with neither leg forward
D
Surfing backwards
7.
What is the shore break?
A
Where the waves break
B
The area out the back behind where the waves break
C
The area where the waves meet the beach
D
The area where there is a swell, but no waves
8.
Which state of the USA is well known for its surfing culture?
A
New York
B
California
C
Connecticut
D
Rhode Island
9.
Name the Australian surfer who has won six world surfing championships up to and including 2015:
A
Stephanie Gilmore
B
Carissa Moore
C
Chelsea Georgeson
D
Samantha McKinnon
10.
Kelly Slater is considered one of the greatest surfers of all time. He comes from:
A
South Africa
B
Australia
C
New Zealand
D
USA
SURFING QUIZ ANSWERS
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D