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Skateboarding
The first skateboard was created by a
California surfer back in the 1950s. He
attached roller skate wheels to a piece of wood
that resembled a small surfboard so that he
could surf on land as well as on the ocean.
Since then, skateboarding has become a sport,
an art form, and a speedy mode of
transportation. Today, many young people
compete in skateboarding competitions, where
they show off their skills and special tricks.
Some cities, however, post “No Skateboarding”
signs in certain areas where there is high
pedestrian traffic so that no one gets injured.
The fastest stand-up speed recorded on a
skateboard was clocked at 55 miles per hour. In
many places, that’s the freeway speed limit for
cars! In some places, skateboarders are issued
citations for skating too fast on public
sidewalks and streets.- Whenwas the first skateboard created?
O in the 1960s O in the 1950s O in the 1970s - Whocreated the first skateboard?
O a surfer O a roller skater O a car factory - Whocompetes in skateboarding competitions?
O pedestrians O young people O surfers - Wheremight “No Skateboarding” signs be posted?
O at competitions O on freeways O in pedestrian traffic areas - Whatis the fastest clocked stand-up skateboarding speed?
O 65 MPH O 55 MPH O 25 MPH