Ultimate Base Jump | National Geographic

What does BASE jumping involve?

• Jumping from a plane with a parachute.

• Climbing a mountain without ropes.

• Jumping from fixed objects like buildings or cliffs with a parachute.

• Walking on a tightrope between two high points.

What is the primary function of a wingsuit?

• To help a person climb mountains faster.

• To allow a person to glide through the air.

• To protect a person from cold weather.

• To make a person look like a flying squirrel.

What world record did Dean Potter achieve in August 2009?

• The fastest rock climb.

• The longest BASE jump.

• The highest highline walk.

• The first person to fly with a wingsuit.

Approximately how long was Dean Potter's record-breaking wingsuit flight?

• A few seconds.

• About one minute.

• Around three minutes.

• Over five minutes.