Surfing Trivia Questions

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  1. This long, buoyant piece of equipment is what surfers stand on to ride waves.

    • Surfboard
    • Boogie board
    • Kayak
    • Paddle
  2. The foamy, turbulent water that forms after a wave breaks near shore.

    • Barrel
    • Whitewater
    • Swell
    • Tide
  3. The rubber suit worn by surfers to stay warm in cold water.

    • Drysuit
    • Rash guard
    • Wetsuit
    • Life jacket
  4. The cord that attaches a surfboard to the surfer's ankle to prevent losing the board.

    • Tether
    • Rope
    • Strap
    • Leash
  5. The sticky substance applied to the top of a surfboard to prevent slipping.

    • Wax
    • Resin
    • Oil
    • Gel
  6. The location where waves break and surfers typically wait to catch them.

    • The shore
    • The lineup
    • The beach
    • The dock
  7. Falling off the surfboard while attempting to ride a wave.

    • Bailing
    • Dropping
    • Tumbling
    • Wipeout
  8. The action of lying flat and using your arms to propel the surfboard through water.

    • Paddling
    • Swimming
    • Rowing
    • Stroking

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