Understanding BASE Jumping

The video introduces BASE jumping, explaining it as an acronym for Building, Antenna, Span, and Earth, which are the four types of objects jumpers leap from. Each type of jump is discussed, highlighting the unique challenges and experiences associated with buildings, antennas, spans like bridges and hot-air balloons, and cliffs. The video concludes with a brief unrelated fact about elephants.

What does the acronym BASE in BASE jumping stand for?

• Building, Airplane, Span, Earth

• Building, Antenna, Span, Earth

• Building, Antenna, Space, Earth

• Bridge, Antenna, Span, Earth

Why might jumping from a building be considered tricky for BASE jumpers?

• There is no adrenaline rush

• Buildings are too tall

• Buildings are not stable

• It is often illegal and involves sneaking in

What is a common characteristic of antennas that makes them appealing for BASE jumpers?

• They are very short

• They are usually located in urban areas

• They are often in remote locations

• They are easy to access

Which of the following is considered a relatively safer jump in BASE jumping?

• Jumping from a cliff

• Jumping from a span

• Jumping from an antenna

• Jumping from a building

What is the main visual appeal of jumping from cliffs in BASE jumping?

• The eye-catching nature of the jump

• The legal freedom

• The ease of access

• The height of the cliffs

Which object in BASE jumping is associated with having 360 degrees of room for error?

• Span

• Building

• Earth

• Antenna