Instructions: Answer the following questions about surfing.
- What is surfing?
- What is the history of surfing?
- What is the equipment needed for surfing?
- What are the most popular surfing spots in the world?
- What are the common techniques used in surfing?
Answers:
- Surfing is a water sport where the rider uses a board to ride on the waves.
- Surfing was first documented in Polynesia and Hawaii in the 18th century. It was then introduced to the California coast in the early 20th century.
- The equipment needed for surfing includes a surfboard, a wetsuit, fins, and wax.
- Some of the most popular surfing spots in the world include Pipeline in Hawaii, Jeffrey's Bay in South Africa, and Bondi Beach in Australia.
- Common techniques used in surfing include paddling, popping up, trimming, carving, and barrel riding.