Safety Study on Roller Coasters

What concerns do some experts have about new roller coasters?

• They are less popular than older roller coasters.

• They are too slow and boring.

• They are getting bigger, faster, and could be unsafe.

• They are too expensive to maintain.

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What did the report from 1995 to 2000 suggest about high-speed coasters?

• They are the safest form of entertainment.

• They caused brain injuries in some riders.

• They are not popular among kids and adults.

• They are the best way to learn about physics.

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What did the recent safety study by two scientists conclude about the fastest coasters?

• They are fast enough to cause brain injuries.

• They are not fast enough to cause brain injuries.

• They are only safe for children.

• They are not safe for anyone to ride.

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Why do some experts criticize the new safety study on coasters?

• It only focused on the cost of roller coasters.

• It only included adult riders in the study.

• It was conducted without proper equipment.

• It was funded by roller coaster manufacturers.

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What has Edward Markey, a government official, requested regarding future roller coaster safety studies?

• To decrease the speed of roller coasters.

• To ban roller coasters entirely.

• To include children in the safety studies.

• To make roller coasters bigger and faster.

Where did the idea for the roller coaster originate?

• United States

• United Arab Emirates

• Russia

• China

Approximately how many roller coasters are there in the world today?

• More than 1,000

• More than 1,400

• More than 2,000

• More than 500

Which country is home to the fastest roller coaster in the world?

• Russia

• United States

• United Arab Emirates

• Japan

How fast does the fastest roller coaster in the world travel?

• More than 100 miles per hour

• More than 145 miles per hour

• More than 200 miles per hour

• More than 120 miles per hour