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Olympic Weather Trivia
Each weeknight at 6:30 p.m., leading up to the Olympics, our Weather Specialist Len Randolph will test your Olympic and Weather knowledge! Get the questions and answers here!
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(Feb. 18, 2002)------Here are the questions and answers so far. Watch Len on Eyewitness News at 6:30 to find out what the next question is. (* denotes the correct answer)
(1) In one second, How far does a Downhill Skier travel going 80 mph.
A. 57 Feet
B. 97 Feet
*C. 117 (actually 117.33ft)
(2) In February the warmest time of day usually occurs at:
A. noon
*B. 2pm
C. 4pm
(3) Salt Lake City's all time record cold temperature occurred on 9 Feb 1933. It was:
A. -21 degrees F.
*B. -30 degrees F.
C.-69 degrees F.
(4) On average, how many days in February do we experience dense fog?
*A. 2 days
B. 4 days
C. 8 days
(5) February is our -------- snowiest month.
A. second
*B. third
C. forth
(6) What is the average number of days with measurable snow in February for Salt Lake City?
A. 4 days
*B. 6 days
C. 10 days
(7) The 120M Ski Jump is an Olympic Event. The 120 M means:
A. The jump is 120 meters high.
B. The jump is 120 meters long.
*C. The skier jumps about 120 meters.
(8) What is the ideal ice surface temperature range for the Olympic Hockey Venue.
A. 30-32 degrees F.
*B. 22-24 degrees F. (NHL Standard which will be used for the Olympics)
C. 8-14 degrees F. (Hockey Puck Temp)
(9) What happens to the curling stone when the ice is swept in front of it?
A. It turns
B. It slows down
*C. It goes farther
(10) During the 1800's Scandinavian miners raced each other downhill. How long were their skis?
*A. 12-14 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 8 feet
(11) The Hourglass profile of a ski allows the skier to:
A. Ski Faster
*B. Turn Easier
C. Be more stable
(12) Of the three sliding events at the Utah Olympics Park, which one is the fastest?
A. Bobsled (88.9)
B. Skelton (85)
*C. Luge (90.1)
(13) Cross Country Sking and the Biathlon are aerobically demanding heart rates will reach:
A. 100/min
B. 150/min
*C. 180/min
(14) How many "G's" will the sledder experience in the bobsled track?
A. 1-2 G's
*B. 4-5 G's
C. 9-10 G's
(15) How fast is the 4 man bobsled traveling when the 4th man jumps in?
*A. 20-25 mph
B. 15-18 mph
C. 10-13 mph
(16) The steep ramp in freestyle skiing is called a,
A. Launch
*B. Kicker
C. Zoom
(17) The "Daffy", "Helicopter", "Twister", and "Iron Cross", are associated with which Olympic Event?
*A. Freestyle Moguls
B. Ice Dancing
C. Curling
(18) In 1985 A Swedish Ski Jumper spread the tips of his skis into a "V" shape. Why?
A. It's safer
*B. More Lift (28% more lift)
C. Easier to see
(19) Our world famous light and fluffy powder snow will be featured on the Olympic Downhill Course.
A. True
*B. False
(20) Why do speed skaters lean over so far in the turns?
A. Less wind resistance
B. To counteract gravity
*C. To counteract centrifugal force
(21) How much snow does Salt Lake City usually recieve in February?
*A. 10.3"
B. 13.3'
C. 16.3"
(22) What is the most snow Salt Lake City has ever recieved in February?
A. 22"
*B. 32" (1998)
C. 52"
(23) How far about the ice is a skeleton athlete's chin?
A. 1 foot
B. 1 centimeter
*C. 1 inch
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