All About Balls

What are the three main types of balls used in sports?

• basketballs, footballs, tennis balls

• spherical balls, oval balls, flat balls

• softballs, baseballs, golf balls

• round balls, cube balls, hexagonal balls

Name a sport that uses a spherical ball.

• tennis

• soccer

• volleyball

• basketball

What is the primary purpose of a basketball?

• To be used as a decoration.

• To be thrown at a target.

• To be used in soccer.

• To be used in the sport of basketball.

Which type of ball is used in soccer?

• A soccer ball

• A tennis ball

• A volleyball

• A basketball

What is the term for the way a ball moves after being thrown or kicked?

• trajectory

• velocity

• arc

• spin

What material is commonly used to make tennis balls?

• Metal and nylon

• Rubber and felt

• Wood and leather

• Plastic and cotton

How does the air pressure inside a ball affect its bounce?

• Higher air pressure decreases bounce; lower air pressure increases bounce.

• Higher air pressure increases bounce; lower air pressure decreases bounce.

• Air pressure has no effect on bounce height.

• Bouncing is solely determined by the ball's material, not air pressure.

What is the difference between a volleyball and a beach ball?

• A volleyball is larger and lighter than a beach ball.

• A volleyball is smaller and heavier for competitive play, while a beach ball is larger and lighter for casual use.

• A beach ball is used for competitive play, while a volleyball is for casual use.

• A volleyball is made of plastic, while a beach ball is made of leather.

Which sport uses a ball that is inflated with helium?

• Helium Ball Soccer

• Helium Basketball

• Helium Tennis

• Helium Volleyball

What is the main factor that determines how high a ball will bounce?

• The color of the ball.

• The material the ball is made of.

• The temperature of the air.

• The height from which the ball is dropped.