Soaring High: Extreme Sports Quiz for the Skydivers

The minimum altitude required for a skydiver to deploy their parachute is 2,000 feet, as per the regulations set by the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

The average speed of a skydiver in freefall is approximately 120 mph, depending on factors such as body position, weight, and air resistance.

A skydiver who performs acrobatic maneuvers during freefall is known as a Freestyler.

BASE Jumping is the type of skydiving that involves jumping from a fixed object, such as a cliff or building, rather than an aircraft.

A skydiver who jumps with a passenger attached to their harness is known as a Tandem Master.

The maximum altitude from which a skydiver can jump is 25,000 feet, as per the regulations set by the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

The most common type of parachute used by skydivers is the Square Parachute.

The minimum age requirement for skydiving in the United States is 18 years old.

The device used to measure a skydiver's altitude during freefall is an Altimeter.

The maneuver in which a skydiver rotates their body around the vertical axis while in freefall is called a Spin.

The maneuver in which a skydiver moves their body into a horizontal position and glides through the air is called Wingsuiting.

The maneuver in which two or more skydivers link their bodies together in freefall is called Formation Skydiving.

The maneuver in which a skydiver deploys their parachute and glides to the ground is called Canopy Flight.

The area where skydivers land after jumping is called the Landing Zone.

The person who packs a skydiver's parachute is called a Rigger.