archery Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of a bow in archery?
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.
True
True or False: The term ‘draw weight’ refers to the amount of force required to pull the bowstring back.
True
Fill in the blank: The part of the arrow that stabilizes its flight is called the __________.
fletching
Which type of bow is characterized by a single curved limb and a string?
Recurve bow
What is the scoring system used in Olympic archery competitions?
The scoring system is based on a target divided into concentric circles, with the highest score in the center.
What is the primary objective of baseball?
To score more runs than the opposing team.
How many players are on the field for each team during a baseball game?
Nine players.
True or False: In baseball, a strikeout occurs when a batter accumulates three strikes.
True.
What is the term for a hit that allows the batter to reach second base?
Double.
Fill in the blank: The area between the foul lines and the outfield fence is called the _____.
Infield.
What is the name of the championship series in Major League Baseball?
World Series.
Who is known as the ‘Sultan of Swat’?
Babe Ruth.
What is the maximum number of innings in a standard baseball game?
Nine innings.
True or False: A home run is a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score.
True.
What is the name of the position responsible for catching pitches?
Catcher.
What does the acronym ERA stand for in baseball statistics?
Earned Run Average.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a baseball position? A) Shortstop B) Goalie C) Pitcher
B) Goalie.
What is a ‘walk’ in baseball?
When a batter receives four balls and advances to first base.
Fill in the blank: A player who hits for a high average is said to be a _____ hitter.
Contact.
What is the term for a defensive play that results in an out?
Putout.
True or False: The designated hitter rule allows a player to bat in place of the pitcher.
True.
What is the term for a pitch that is thrown at a speed greater than 90 mph?
Fastball.
What is the primary role of a first baseman?
To field balls hit near first base and catch throws from other players to get runners out.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common baseball statistic? A) ERA B) GPA C) FGA
A) ERA.
What is a ‘sacrifice fly’?
A fly ball that is caught, allowing a runner to advance and score.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the area behind home plate where the catcher stands.
Catcher’s box.
What is the term for a pitch that is not in the strike zone?
Ball.
True or False: Baseball is played on a diamond-shaped field.
True.
What is the role of an umpire in baseball?
To enforce the rules and make calls during the game.
What is the significance of the ‘7th inning stretch’?
It is a break for players and fans to stretch and refresh during the game.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of pitch? A) Curveball B) Free throw C) Goal kick
A) Curveball.
What is a ‘double play’?
A defensive play where two outs are recorded on the same play.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the area where the pitcher stands to throw the ball.
Pitcher’s mound.
What is the atomic number of Hydrogen?
1
What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
Au
What is Avogadro’s number?
6.022 x 10^23
What is the pH of a neutral solution?
7
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?
Antoine Lavoisier
What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
Covalent bond
What is the main component of natural gas?
Methane (CH4)
What is the most electronegative element?
Fluorine
What is the common name for sodium bicarbonate?
Baking soda
What is Chemistry?
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.
What are the two main focuses of the study of chemistry?
Qualitative and Quantitative.
What does qualitative chemistry involve?
Synthesis of new compounds, such as those used in medicine.
What does quantitative chemistry resemble?
Physics applied to the microscopic level of atoms and molecules.
Where are chemicals found?
Chemicals are everywhere and are everything.
What types of chemicals exist?
Naturally occurring and man-made.
What do chemists do?
Discover naturally occurring chemicals and create new ones.
What is the purpose of studying the properties of chemicals?
To understand how some chemicals may be modified to make them more useful.
How does chemistry relate to the world?
Chemistry seeks to study and improve the natural world on a molecular level.
Why is chemistry considered foundational to modern industrial economies?
Because everything is a chemical.
What are some advancements in chemistry that have improved our world?
New medicines, new materials, and new sources of energy.
Fill in the blank: Chemistry is a branch of natural science that deals with the properties of __________.
substances.
True or False: Chemistry only focuses on man-made chemicals.
False.dsf
