Water Sports for Year 3: Fun and Safety in the Water

Question 1

How should you hold a kayak paddle?

Accepted Answer

Keep one hand on each side of the paddle.

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Place both hands on one side of the paddle.

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Cross your hands over the paddle.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a benefit of doing water sports?

Accepted Answer

Lowering the risk of drowning

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Staying fit

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Having fun

Question 3

What's the difference between swimming and kayaking?

Accepted Answer

In swimming, you use your arms and legs, while in kayaking, you use a paddle.

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Kayaking is for rivers, while swimming is for pools.

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Swimming is faster than kayaking.

Question 4

What kind of clothes should you wear for water sports?

Accepted Answer

Swimsuit and sunscreen

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Cotton t-shirt and shorts

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Woolen sweater and jeans

Question 5

How should you hold a kayak paddle correctly?

Accepted Answer

With one hand on top and one below the T-bar

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With both hands on the same side

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With your thumbs facing inward

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With your elbows bent at 90 degrees

Question 6

What is the main reason to wear a life jacket?

Accepted Answer

To help you float

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To keep you warm in the water

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To improve your swimming speed

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To protect you from the sun

Question 7

When swimming, which part of your body do you use to breathe?

Accepted Answer

Your nose and mouth

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Your gills

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Your lungs

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Your stomach

Question 8

When entering a kayak, it is best to:

Accepted Answer

Slide in from the back of the kayak

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Step into the middle of the kayak

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Sit down in the front of the kayak

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Jump in from the side

Question 9

How should you exit a kayak?

Accepted Answer

Step out of the back of the kayak

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Flip the kayak over and slide out

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Paddle to shore and get out there

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Jump out of the kayak

Question 10

When using a swimming noodle, it's best to hold it:

Accepted Answer

With both hands at the ends

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With one hand in the middle

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With your feet

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You don't need to hold a swimming noodle.

Question 11

Which type of water body is usually best for beginners to kayak in?

Accepted Answer

Calm lake

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Rough ocean

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Fast-flowing river

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Deep swimming pool

Question 12

What is the main job of a lifeguard at a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

To watch for and help swimmers in need

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To teach swimming lessons

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a benefit of participating in water sports?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of sunburn

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Improved physical fitness

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Reduced stress

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Social interaction

Question 14

What is the best thing to do if you fall out of a kayak?

Accepted Answer

Get back in the kayak as quickly as possible

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Swim back to shore

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Try to stand up in the kayak

Question 15

What is an important safety rule to follow when swimming in a river?

Accepted Answer

Always wear a life jacket

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Always swim upstream

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Always swim alone

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Always dive headfirst into the water

Question 16

What helps you stay afloat in the water?

Accepted Answer

Buoyancy

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Gravity

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Drag

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Inertia

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of water sports?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin

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Improved heart health

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Stronger muscles

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More fun

Question 18

What's the difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit?

Accepted Answer

A drysuit keeps you completely dry, while a wetsuit keeps you partially wet

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A wetsuit keeps you completely dry, while a drysuit keeps you partially wet

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Both wetsuits and drysuits keep you completely dry

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Both wetsuits and drysuits keep you partially wet

Question 19

What's the best way to get into a kayak?

Accepted Answer

Slide into the kayak from the side

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Step into the kayak from the front

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Jump into the kayak from the back

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Lift the kayak over your head and into the water

Question 20

What does it mean to 'read the water'?

Accepted Answer

Observing the water to identify waves, currents, and obstacles

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Ignoring the weather forecast and jumping straight in

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Asking a lifeguard for advice

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Jumping in and hoping for the best

Question 21

What are the most important things to remember when being safe and responsible in water sports?

Accepted Answer

Respecting wildlife, the environment, and other people in the water

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Ignoring lifeguards and safety instructions

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Swimming alone in unfamiliar waters without an adult nearby

Question 22

When swimming in a river, what is the most important rule to follow?

Accepted Answer

Never swim alone.

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Always swim against the current to stay afloat.

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Always wear a life jacket.

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Swim in the deepest part of the river.

Question 23

When kayaking, what essential safety gear should you wear?

Accepted Answer

Life jacket, helmet, and wetsuit

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Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat

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Swimsuit, towel, and goggles

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Water shoes, shorts, and t-shirt

Question 24

What is the proper way to hold the paddle when kayaking?

Accepted Answer

With your hands shoulder-width apart

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With your hands close together

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With your thumbs on top of the paddle

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With your little fingers on the bottom of the paddle

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a water safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Dive into shallow water.

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Never swim alone.

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Always wear a life jacket when boating.

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Swim with a buddy.

Question 26

When swimming in a river, what is the safest way to stay afloat?

Accepted Answer

Swim parallel to the current.

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Swim in the middle of the river.

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Swim against the current.

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Swim in a group.

Question 27

What should you wear when kayaking in cold water?

Accepted Answer

Wetsuit

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Life jacket

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Swimsuit

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T-shirt and shorts

Question 28

What's most important to remember when doing water sports?

Accepted Answer

Staying safe

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Having fun

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Being competitive

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Winning

Question 29

Why should you wear a life jacket?

Accepted Answer

To help you float on water

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To keep you warm

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To make you look cool

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To protect you from sharks

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a water safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Swimming after eating is fine

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Always swim with a buddy

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Never swim in deep water

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Be aware of your surroundings

Question 31

What force pushes an object upward when placed in water?

Accepted Answer

Buoyancy

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Gravity

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Friction

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Surface tension

Question 32

To learn to swim, what is the recommended first step?

Accepted Answer

Start by getting used to being in water and practice kicking.

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Jump into deep water and start practicing.

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Learn to float on your back first.

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Hold your breath for as long as possible.

Question 33

When entering the water for kayaking, what is the safest way?

Accepted Answer

Sit on the kayak and slide in feet first.

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Jump in from the side.

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Dive in head first.

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Hold onto the kayak and swing your legs over.

Question 34

In kayaking, which piece of equipment is the most important for safety?

Accepted Answer

The life jacket

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The paddles

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The helmet

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The kayak itself

Question 35

Is it safe to swim in a river during a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 36

Which swimming stroke is most suitable for long distances?

Accepted Answer

Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Backstroke

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Butterfly stroke

Question 37

When participating in water activities, what should be the top priority?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring safety

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Having fun

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Winning

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Looking good

Question 38

To start learning to swim, what is the most logical first step?

Accepted Answer

Get used to being in water.

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Jump into deep water.

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Practice arm and leg movements.

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Hold your breath underwater.

Question 39

When getting into a kayak, what is the safest way to enter?

Accepted Answer

Step in from the side, keeping one foot on the shore for balance.

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Jump in from the front, making sure the kayak is stable.

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Slide in from the back, using your legs to push yourself in.

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Dive in from the top, if the water is deep enough.

Question 40

Which of these activities is NOT considered a water sport?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Swimming

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Kayaking

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Surfing

Question 41

What is the purpose of wearing a life jacket when participating in water sports?

Accepted Answer

To help you float and stay safe in case of an emergency.

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To keep you warm in the water.

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To make you look stylish on the water.

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To prevent you from getting sunburned.

Question 42

What is the first step in checking if a life jacket fits properly?

Accepted Answer

Put it on and make sure it's snug but not too tight.

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Float in the water to test its buoyancy.

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Check the label for the weight range it's designed for.

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Ask a friend or adult to help you adjust it.

Question 43

Which swimming stroke is the most energy-efficient and suitable for long distances?

Accepted Answer

Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Backstroke

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Butterfly stroke

Question 44

When enjoying water sports, what is the most important safety measure to remember?

Accepted Answer

Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.

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Always swim alone for convenience.

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Never wear a life jacket because they restrict movement.

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Dive into shallow water without checking the depth first.

Question 45

When paddling a kayak, what is the correct way to hold the paddle?

Accepted Answer

With your palms facing forward, parallel to the kayak.

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With your palms facing each other.

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With your palms facing backward.

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With one hand over the other, like holding a baseball bat.

Question 46

When getting into a kayak, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Slide in gently from the middle.

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Jump in with both feet.

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Sit on the edge and swing your legs in.

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Stand on the kayak and dive in.

Question 47

When kayaking, which of these is NOT a safety rule?

Accepted Answer

It is not required to wear a life jacket.

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Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.

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Never go kayaking alone.

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Stay within designated areas and avoid obstacles.

Question 48

What is the main purpose of using a buoyancy aid when swimming?

Accepted Answer

To help you float on the water.

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To keep you warm in the water.

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To help you swim faster.

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To hold your head above water.

Question 49

Which swimming stroke involves moving your arms through the water in a circular motion?

Accepted Answer

Breaststroke

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Front crawl

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Butterfly

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Backstroke

Question 50

What do you use to paddle forward when kayaking?

Accepted Answer

Paddle

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Arms

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Legs

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Fins

Question 51

What is one of the benefits of participating in water sports?

Accepted Answer

It can help you get stronger and healthier.

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Only professional athletes can participate in water sports.

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It can make you afraid of water.

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It requires very expensive equipment.

Question 52

What is the safest way to enter the water from the side of a pool?

Accepted Answer

Sit on the edge, put your feet in the water, and gently slide in.

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Jump in headfirst.

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Dive in from the diving board.

Question 53

What is an important component of a life jacket?

Accepted Answer

Buoyant material

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Cotton lining

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Sharp edges

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Metal buckles

Question 54

If you get caught in a rip current, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current.

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Try to swim directly back to shore.

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Panic and flail your arms.

Question 55

Which of these is a water sport where you paddle a board while standing up?

Accepted Answer

Stand-up paddleboarding

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Snorkeling

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Rowing

Question 56

When participating in any water sport, what is the most important thing to remember?

Accepted Answer

Water safety

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Having fun

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Speed

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Winning