Blank Quiz 119

What is the basic stance for skiing?

• Bending at the waist with feet wide apart

• Leaning back with arms extended

• Straight legs with feet together

• Slightly bent knees, feet shoulder-width apart, leaning slightly forward.

How do you properly turn while skiing?

• Shift weight, bend knees, angle skis, look in the direction of the turn.

• Use only your upper body to steer

• Look down at your skis while turning

• Keep skis parallel and lean back

What is the purpose of using ski poles?

• To use as a fashion accessory while skiing.

• To help with lifting heavy ski equipment.

• To provide balance and support while skiing.

• To measure the depth of snow while skiing.

What technique helps you slow down while skiing?

• Freestyle jumps

• Carving technique

• Snowplow technique

• Parallel skiing

What is the difference between parallel and snowplow skiing?

• Snowplow skiing is used by advanced skiers for high-speed descents.

• Parallel skiing is for advanced skiers seeking speed and control, while snowplow skiing is a beginner technique for slowing down and turning.

• Parallel skiing is a technique for beginners to learn balance.

• Parallel skiing involves using a snowplow stance for turning.

How should you position your weight when skiing downhill?

• Keep your weight centered over your hips.

• Position your weight slightly forward over the balls of your feet.

• Lean back on your heels for better balance.

• Shift your weight to the outside edge of your skis.

What is the importance of looking ahead while skiing?

• Looking ahead helps skiers anticipate obstacles and make safer, more informed decisions.

• Looking down helps maintain balance better.

• It allows skiers to show off their skills.

• Looking ahead is unnecessary for beginners.

What should you do if you start to lose balance?

• Widen your stance and lower your center of gravity.

• Lean to one side and hold your breath.

• Jump up and down quickly.

• Close your eyes and spin around.

What is the best way to get up after a fall?

• Try to run to avoid falling again.

• Stand up immediately without checking for injuries.

• Roll onto your side, push up to hands and knees, then stand using support.

• Sit down and wait for help to arrive.

Why is it important to wear a helmet while skiing?

• Helmets are primarily for style and fashion.

• Wearing a helmet can make you ski faster.

• It is important to wear a helmet while skiing to protect against head injuries.

• Helmets are only necessary for beginners.