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Blazing Paddles Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about those sports that use paddles during play. So get your paddles blazing and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,529

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
510

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (5/10), whistledown (5/10), Guest 175 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the difference between a canoe paddle and a kayak paddle? Hint

Canoe paddles are double-bladed; Kayak paddles are not

Kayak paddles are sharp; Canoe paddles are not

Canoe paddles are sharp; Kayak paddles are not

Kayak paddles are double-bladed; Canoe paddles are not

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which nation won the inaugural Canoe Polo World Championships for both the men and the women held in 1994? Hint

Australia

France

The Netherlands

Germany

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Question 3 of 10

3. The sport called Pitton is a combination of pickle ball and badminton. But what kind of paddle is used to play? Hint

A badminton racquet

A pickle ball paddle

A tennis racquet

No paddle is used

4. China is known for dominating the medal charts in Olympic table tennis, but when the sport debuted at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, China failed to medal in the men's singles. Which country earned both the gold and silver medals that year? Hint

United States

Sweden

South Korea

Japan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Paddle tennis is another name for table tennis or ping pong.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why are the blades of feathered kayak paddles turned at different angles? Hint

For decorative purposes

To signal the rower's location to another rower

So the rower can better grasp the paddle

To prevent wind resistance

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the swimming "stroke" that is usually taught to small children when they are learning how to swim? Hint

Mousey Paddle

Kitty Paddle

Doggy Paddle

Donkey Paddle

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Question 8 of 10

8. In badminton, how many points does it take for a player or team to win a match? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What kind of paddle is used in traditional paddleboarding competitions? Hint

Table tennis paddle

Canoe paddle

None

Kayak paddle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following hybrid sports uses a paddle during regular activity? Hint

Snowkayak

Korfball

Skurfing

Iomain

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the difference between a canoe paddle and a kayak paddle?

Answer: Kayak paddles are double-bladed; Canoe paddles are not

The reason for this is because kayaks are generally for one person who will need to paddle on both sides of the kayak. Canoes can have multiple people in them so each rider can paddle on one side.

2. Which nation won the inaugural Canoe Polo World Championships for both the men and the women held in 1994?

Answer: Australia

Australia defeated Germany for the gold medal in both the men's and women's divisions. The British men and French women won the bronze medal.

Canoe polo is exactly what it sounds like: water polo played in canoes. However, players are forbidden from using the paddles when they are within arm's reach of another player for safety reasons.

3. The sport called Pitton is a combination of pickle ball and badminton. But what kind of paddle is used to play?

Answer: A pickle ball paddle

According to Wikipedia, Pitton originated in the Heatherwood Middle School in Washington State. It is typically played on the same court as badminton.

Answer: South Korea

Yoo Nam-Kyu defeated fellow South Korean Kim Ki-Taik for the gold. Swedish player Erik Lindh won the bronze.

5. Paddle tennis is another name for table tennis or ping pong.

Answer: False

Paddle tennis is more like regular tennis but is played on a smaller court and uses solid paddles instead of racquets. The net is also lower than in standard tennis.

6. Why are the blades of feathered kayak paddles turned at different angles?

Answer: To prevent wind resistance

Since the paddle blades can easily be moved by the wind, they are angles in such a way so that they cut through the wind. If they were not angled, the blade in the air would be bounced around, creating a difficult situation for the rower.

7. What is the name of the swimming "stroke" that is usually taught to small children when they are learning how to swim?

Answer: Doggy Paddle

The origins of the dog paddle have been traced back to Ancient Egypt were people learned to swim by watching animals. There are ancient cave paintings that depict humans swimming using the doggy paddle. The U.S. Military also utilizes the dog paddle when swimming must be done in silent.

8. In badminton, how many points does it take for a player or team to win a match?

Answer: 21

Badminton is played in three matches to 21 points. First player or team to win two matches wins. A point can be scored whether or not the team or player who earned it started the volley.

9. What kind of paddle is used in traditional paddleboarding competitions?

Answer: None

Paddleboarding is a sport similar to surfing in which you lay flat on your stomach and use your arms to paddle and surf through the waves. There are different variations of paddleboarding with some requiring the participant to stand up.

10. Which of the following hybrid sports uses a paddle during regular activity?

Answer: Snowkayak

Snowkayak is like kayaking but combined with snowboarding and is played on a snowy hill or mountain. Skurfing is waterskiing but on a surfboard. Korfball is a hybrid of soccer, netball and basketball. Iomain is an Irish sport that combines shinty with hurling.

Source: Author Joepetz

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