Jeb Corliss

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jeb-corliss

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jeb Corliss born?March 25, 1976
2. What is the current residence?Venice, California
3. Who is Jeb Corliss?Jeb Corliss is a brave adventurer who loves skydiving and BASE jumping. He is known for jumping from famous landmarks around the world.
4. What are some famous places Jeb has jumped from?He has leapt from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Space Needle in Seattle, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.

BASE jumping: A sport involving jumping from fixed objects using a parachute, with 'BASE' an acronym for Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth.
Wingsuit flying: A form of skydiving where a special suit with fabric membranes is used to glide through the air.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves around objects and the forces it creates, crucial for understanding flight.