POWERBOAT RACE

POWERBOAT RACE

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The video covers the International Offshore Powerboat Race from Cowes Isle of Wight to Torquay and back. It highlights the capabilities of the participating powerboats, some reaching speeds over 80 mph. Aeromarine 9, despite a setback, wins the race, followed by Black Tornado. The race is noted for its challenging conditions, testing the limits of both boats and crews.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the International Offshore Powerboat Race take place?

San Francisco Bay

Sydney Harbour

Miami Beach

Cowes Isle of Wight

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum speed some of the powerboats can reach?

80 miles an hour

90 miles an hour

70 miles an hour

60 miles an hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much horsepower does the Aeromarine 9 produce?

500 horsepower

1000 horsepower

984 horsepower

420 horsepower

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boat won the International Offshore Powerboat Race?

Number 185G

Aeromarine 9

Black Tornado

Yellow Drummer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did Aeromarine 9 face during the race?

Lost a propeller

Broke a fan belt

Ran out of fuel

Engine overheated