Physics
A quarterback throws a football straight ahead. Which force eventually causes the ball to fall to the ground?
A. Friction
B. Magnetism
C. Gravity
D. Electricity
C. Gravity
Which part of the blood carries oxygen to muscles during a game?
A. White blood cells
B. Platelets
C. Red blood cells
D. Plasma only
C. Red blood cells
The air pumped into a football takes the shape of the ball but has no fixed shape. This shows air is a:
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Plasma
C. Gas
A team scores 2 touchdowns and 2 field goals. How many points is that?
(TD = 6 points, Field Goal = 3 points)
A. 15
B. 18
C. 21
D. 24
B. 18
A player runs 40 meters in 8 seconds. What is their average speed?
A. 4 m/s
B. 5 m/s
C. 6 m/s
D. 8 m/s
B. 5 m/s
During intense exercise, breathing becomes faster mainly to:
A. Remove sweat
B. Cool the skin
C. Bring in more oxygen
D. Slow heart rate
C. Bring in more oxygen
When players sweat and the sweat evaporates, body heat is:
A. Added to the skin
B. Removed from the body
C. Stored in muscles
D. Turned into light
B. Removed from the body
If the Seahawks gain 120 yards in the first quarter and 180 yards in the second quarter, what is their total yardage so far?
A. 280 yards
B. 300 yards
C. 320 yards
D. 360 yards
B. 300 yards
When a football is caught and quickly stops moving, what happens to its kinetic energy?
A. It disappears
B. It changes into heat and sound energy
C. It turns into potential energy only
D. It stays the same
B. It changes into heat and sound energy
Which system directly controls muscle movement during plays?
A. Circulatory system
B. Nervous system
C. Skeletal system
D. Respiratory system
B. Nervous system
Which substance is required for the chemical reactions that release energy from food?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
The Patriots complete 18 out of 24 passes. What fraction of passes were completed?
A. 3/4
B. 2/3
C. 1/2
D. 4/5
A. 3/4
A heavier player and a lighter player run at the same speed. Which player has more kinetic energy?
A. The lighter player
B. The heavier player
C. They have the same amount
D. It depends on height
B. The heavier player
When muscles are working hard and run low on oxygen, they may produce lactic acid, which can cause:
A. Increased strength
B. Fatigue and soreness
C. Faster breathing only
D. Better coordination
B. Fatigue and soreness
Sports drinks contain salts that dissolve in water to form solutions. These salts are best described as:
A. Elements
B. Compounds
C. Gases
D. Metals
B. Compounds
A football field is 100 yards long. Using 1 yard = 0.914 meters, about how long is the field in meters?
A. 75 m
B. 91 m
C. 100 m
D. 120 m
B. 91 m
A football is thrown upward at an angle. As it rises, which change occurs?
A. Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases
B. Kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases
C. Both increase
D. Both decrease
B. Kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases
Why does heart rate increase during a football game?
A. To cool the body faster
B. To deliver more oxygen and nutrients to muscles
C. To remove sweat
D. To slow breathing
B. To deliver more oxygen and nutrients to muscles
Which equation best represents cellular respiration?
A. Food + oxygen → energy + carbon dioxide + water
B. Oxygen + water → food + energy
C. Energy + oxygen → food + water
D. Carbon dioxide → oxygen + food
A. Food + oxygen → energy + carbon dioxide + water
A player runs 60 meters in 7.5 seconds. What is their average speed?
A. 6 m/s
B. 7 m/s
C. 8 m/s
D. 9 m/s
C. 8 m/s