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Q1. Where are the FAI European Championships and World Cups in Canopy Piloting held?

A
Up mountains
B
In a desert
C
Over water
D
Along aerodrome runways
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Q2. Where did the name of the 1986 tile matching computer game "Tetris" come from?

A
The tiles are tetrahedron-shaped
B
A Georgian monetary unit
C
The number 4 and the game of tennis
D
From the designer's imagination
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Q3. How is an ice hockey puck prepared for a game?

A
It is painted green to increase visibility for TV broadcasts
B
It is polished to increase slideability
C
It is heated to increase flexibility
D
It is frozen to reduce bouncing during the game
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Q4. In 1961, orienteering organisations representing 10 European nations founded the International Orienteering Federation (IOF); what does orienteering involve?

A
Navigating, using a map and compass only, in usually unfamiliar surroundings
B
Finding your way in strange places using all resources available
C
Travelling in the Middle East
D
Following the rising sun in the fastest round-the-world route
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Q5. The aim of which board game, which is based on one created in India around 500 BC, is to move pawns from the "nest" to "home"?

A
Snakes and Ladders
B
Ludo
C
Parcheesi
D
Draughts
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Q6. Which equipment is needed for disc golf?

A
Specialised clubs
B
An aerated table
C
A basket
D
Hoops
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Q7. In baseball, what is the name of the position where the pitcher stands to throw the ball to a batter of the opposing team?

A
Home base
B
Footplate
C
Mound
D
Jack
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