TED-Ed: The physics of surfing - Nick Pizzo

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What allows a surfboard to stay afloat in water?
The weight of the surfer
The temperature of the water
The buoyant force equal to the weight of displaced water
The speed of the wave
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do ocean waves form according to the video?
Due to underwater volcanic activity
From the rotation of the Earth
Through the energy transfer from wind to water particles
By the gravitational pull of the moon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technique does a surfer use to catch a wave?
Standing still on the board
Jumping off the board
Paddling in the opposite direction of the wave
Pivoting the board and paddling to match the wave's speed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the surfboard's fins?
To reduce the wave's energy
To make the board float better
To help the surfer alter speed and direction
To increase the board's weight
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural features can create massive waves sought by surfers?
Dense forests near the shore
Flat sandy beaches
Offshore underwater canyons or rock formations
High cliffs along the coast
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