BASE Jumping Quiz

What is BASE jumping?

• Jump with a parachute from a plane

• Jump with a parachute from a ship

• Jump with a parachute from a mountain

• Jump with a parachute from a skyscraper

Where does the name BASE originate from?

• From the first letters of the four main categories of objects

• Buildings, Antennas, Bridges, Earth

• From the name of the first successful jump

• From the name of the BASE jumping inventor

How many BASE jumpers have died as a result of accidents?

• More than 200

• More than 400

• More than 300

• More than 100

What is the main difference between BASE jumping and regular skydiving?

• More jumps

• Higher falling speed

• Greater danger

• Higher jump altitude

What could be the cost of a modern parachute for BASE jumping?

• $2000

• $1500

• $1000

• $500

What sports equipment did BASE jumpers start using in the early 2000s?

• Underwater scooter

• Wingsuit

• Hot air balloon

• Jetpack

Who developed the winged suit?

• American parachutist

• French parachutist

• Russian parachutist

• Italian parachutist

What are the main objects for BASE jumping?

• Buildings, antennas, bridges, ground

• Skyscrapers, mountains, rivers, oceans

• Stadiums, airports, parks, islands

• Factories, houses, tunnels, fields

What problems can BASE jumpers face due to the low height of objects?

• Equipment problems

• Difficulty in air orientation

• Insufficient time for parachute opening

• Insufficient experience for the jump

What do modern BASE jumping parachutes allow?

• High falling speed

• High maneuverability

• High jump height

• High strength