Average climate in Colton, California. Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations. Earthquake activity: Colton-area historical earthquake activity is near California state average. It is 722% greater than the overall U.S. average.
Mike Powell of the United States currently holds the world record for the long jump at 8.95 meters, which is almost 30 feet! How did he jump so far? In this experiment, learn how a long jumper uses momentum from running to jump farther than the competition.
Run, run, run, leap over the beam! 1  High jump is an athletic event where one must jump, from only one foot, over a supported bar which is raised higher as the competition goes on.  If the jumper doesnât make it over, or knocks off the high jump bar, the jumper gains a foul.