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archery Flashcards

1
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What is the primary purpose of a bow in archery?

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To propel arrows towards a target.

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True or False: The term ‘draw weight’ refers to the amount of force required to pull the bowstring back.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The part of the arrow that stabilizes its flight is called the __________.

A

fletching

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4
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Which type of bow is characterized by a single curved limb and a string?

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Recurve bow

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What is the scoring system used in Olympic archery competitions?

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The scoring system is based on a target divided into concentric circles, with the highest score in the center.

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What is the primary objective of baseball?

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To score more runs than the opposing team.

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How many players are on the field for each team during a baseball game?

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Nine players.

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True or False: In baseball, a strikeout occurs when a batter accumulates three strikes.

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True.

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What is the term for a hit that allows the batter to reach second base?

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Double.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The area between the foul lines and the outfield fence is called the _____.

A

Infield.

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What is the name of the championship series in Major League Baseball?

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World Series.

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12
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Who is known as the ‘Sultan of Swat’?

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Babe Ruth.

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13
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What is the maximum number of innings in a standard baseball game?

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Nine innings.

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True or False: A home run is a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score.

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True.

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What is the name of the position responsible for catching pitches?

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Catcher.

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What does the acronym ERA stand for in baseball statistics?

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Earned Run Average.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a baseball position? A) Shortstop B) Goalie C) Pitcher

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B) Goalie.

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18
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What is a ‘walk’ in baseball?

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When a batter receives four balls and advances to first base.

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Fill in the blank: A player who hits for a high average is said to be a _____ hitter.

A

Contact.

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20
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What is the term for a defensive play that results in an out?

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Putout.

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21
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True or False: The designated hitter rule allows a player to bat in place of the pitcher.

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True.

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What is the term for a pitch that is thrown at a speed greater than 90 mph?

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Fastball.

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What is the primary role of a first baseman?

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To field balls hit near first base and catch throws from other players to get runners out.

24
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common baseball statistic? A) ERA B) GPA C) FGA

A

A) ERA.

25
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What is a ‘sacrifice fly’?

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A fly ball that is caught, allowing a runner to advance and score.

26
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the area behind home plate where the catcher stands.

A

Catcher’s box.

27
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What is the term for a pitch that is not in the strike zone?

A

Ball.

28
Q

True or False: Baseball is played on a diamond-shaped field.

A

True.

29
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What is the role of an umpire in baseball?

A

To enforce the rules and make calls during the game.

30
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What is the significance of the ‘7th inning stretch’?

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It is a break for players and fans to stretch and refresh during the game.

31
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of pitch? A) Curveball B) Free throw C) Goal kick

A

A) Curveball.

32
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What is a ‘double play’?

A

A defensive play where two outs are recorded on the same play.

33
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the area where the pitcher stands to throw the ball.

A

Pitcher’s mound.

34
Q

What is the atomic number of Hydrogen?

A

1

35
Q

What is the chemical symbol for Gold?

A

Au

36
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What is Avogadro’s number?

A

6.022 x 10^23

37
Q

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

A

7

38
Q

What is the chemical formula for water?

A

H2O

39
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Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?

A

Antoine Lavoisier

40
Q

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

A

Covalent bond

41
Q

What is the main component of natural gas?

A

Methane (CH4)

42
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What is the most electronegative element?

A

Fluorine

43
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What is the common name for sodium bicarbonate?

A

Baking soda

44
Q

What is Chemistry?

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A branch of natural science that deals principally with the properties of substances, the changes they undergo, and the natural laws that describe these changes.

45
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What are the two main focuses of the study of chemistry?

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Qualitative and Quantitative.

46
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What does qualitative chemistry involve?

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Synthesis of new compounds, such as those used in medicine.

47
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What does quantitative chemistry resemble?

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Physics applied to the microscopic level of atoms and molecules.

48
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Where are chemicals found?

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Chemicals are everywhere and are everything.

49
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What types of chemicals exist?

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Naturally occurring and man-made.

50
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What do chemists do?

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Discover naturally occurring chemicals and create new ones.

51
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What is the purpose of studying the properties of chemicals?

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To understand how some chemicals may be modified to make them more useful.

52
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How does chemistry relate to the world?

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Chemistry seeks to study and improve the natural world on a molecular level.

53
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Why is chemistry considered foundational to modern industrial economies?

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Because everything is a chemical.

54
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What are some advancements in chemistry that have improved our world?

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New medicines, new materials, and new sources of energy.

55
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Fill in the blank: Chemistry is a branch of natural science that deals with the properties of __________.

A

substances.

56
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True or False: Chemistry only focuses on man-made chemicals.

A

False.

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