Ride the Wave: Surfing Quiz

Test your knowledge on the thrilling sport of surfing with this quiz featuring 11 questions.

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What is the term used to describe the natural shape of a breaking wave?

What is the term used to describe the natural shape of a breaking wave?
Big Kahuna
Swell
Barrel
Crest
2/11

Which Hawaiian island is considered the birthplace of modern surfing?

Which Hawaiian island is considered the birthplace of modern surfing?
Oahu
Maui
Kauai
Big Island
3/11

What is the term for a maneuver where a surfer walks to the front of the board?

Hang Ten
Nose Ride
Tail Slide
Floater
4/11

Who is known as the 'King of Surf Rock' and also a legendary surfer?

Jack Johnson
Kelly Slater
Dick Dale
Rob Machado
5/11

What is the term for the line where the wave breaks and starts to crumble?

What is the term for the line where the wave breaks and starts to crumble?
Break Point
Rock Bottom
Drop Zone
Splash Zone
6/11

Which country is famous for its giant wave surfing spot called 'Jaws'?

Australia
Hawaii
South Africa
Brazil
7/11

What is the name for the side of the surfboard that the surfer stands on?

What is the name for the side of the surfboard that the surfer stands on?
Belly
Deck
Fin
Tail
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Which famous surfer is known for inventing the maneuver called the 'Floater'?

Which famous surfer is known for inventing the maneuver called the 'Floater'?
Shaun Tomson
Tom Curren
Mark Richards
Rell Sunn
9/11

What is the term for a wave that curls over and forms a tube-like shape?

What is the term for a wave that curls over and forms a tube-like shape?
Wipeout
Barrel
Crash
Roller
10/11

Which surf break in California is famous for its long right-hand waves?

Which surf break in California is famous for its long right-hand waves?
Mavericks
Pipeline
Jeffreys Bay
Malibu
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What is the name of the board used in surfing that is longer and narrower than a shortboard?

Foam Board
Funboard
Longboard
Fish Board