Quiz about American Football

Question 1

How many players are there on each team in American football?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

9

Answer

7

Answer

13

Question 2

How many yards is first down?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

5

Answer

8

Answer

15

Question 3

What is a common way to score points in American football?

Accepted Answer

Kicking the ball through the goalposts

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Dribbling the ball into the end zone

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Passing the ball to a teammate

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Tackling an opponent

Question 4

What is the main objective in American football?

Accepted Answer

Advance the ball down the field and score points

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Hit the opponent

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Score goals by kicking the ball

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Run as fast as possible

Question 5

Two touchdowns with only 1 PATs made, 2 field goals and a safety adds up to how many points?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

18

Answer

19

Answer

22

Question 6

A false start on the offense gives the other team how many extra yards?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

7

Answer

10

Question 7

WHO IS LAMAR JACKSON

Accepted Answer

A FOOTBALL QB

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A SINGER

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A KICKER

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OR BIG BALLS

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JAMES HAS BIGS BALLS

Question 8

Which penalty also includes a loss of down?

Accepted Answer

Intentional grounding

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False start

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Personal Foul

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Roughing the passer

Question 9

How many officials are on the field during an NFL game?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

8

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of American football?

Accepted Answer

Skillful moves like dribbling

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Physicality

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Strategy

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Adrenaline-pumping moments

Question 11

How does the concept of momentum apply to a football player running down the field?

Accepted Answer

Momentum is the product of mass and velocity, so a heavier player running fast has more momentum.

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Momentum is the force applied by the player to the ground.

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Momentum is the energy stored in the player's muscles.

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Momentum is the speed at which the player can change direction.

Question 12

Which scientific principle explains why a football spirals when thrown?

Accepted Answer

Conservation of angular momentum

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Centripetal force

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Bernoulli's principle

Answer

Newton's third law

Question 13

What is the role of friction in a football game?

Accepted Answer

Friction between the player's shoes and the ground allows for better grip and control.

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Friction slows down the ball when it is in the air.

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Friction is not involved in football.

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Friction causes the ball to bounce higher.

Question 14

How does air pressure affect the flight of a football?

Accepted Answer

Higher air pressure makes the ball travel further.

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Lower air pressure makes the ball travel further.

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Air pressure has no effect on the ball's flight.

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Air pressure only affects the ball's weight.

Question 15

What is the primary energy transformation when a football is kicked?

Accepted Answer

Potential energy to kinetic energy

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Chemical energy to thermal energy

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Kinetic energy to potential energy

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Thermal energy to chemical energy

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of the center of mass in a football player's stability?

Accepted Answer

A lower center of mass increases stability.

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A higher center of mass increases stability.

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Center of mass does not affect stability.

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Center of mass only affects speed.

Question 17

How does the angle of release affect the distance a football is thrown?

Accepted Answer

A 45-degree angle maximizes distance.

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A 90-degree angle maximizes distance.

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A 0-degree angle maximizes distance.

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The angle does not affect the distance.

Question 18

What scientific concept explains the force experienced by a player when tackled?

Accepted Answer

Newton's second law of motion

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Newton's first law of motion

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Newton's third law of motion

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Law of conservation of energy

Question 19

How does the material of a football affect its performance?

Accepted Answer

The material affects the ball's weight and durability.

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The material has no effect on performance.

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The material only affects the ball's color.

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The material affects the ball's size.

Question 20

What is the effect of temperature on the elasticity of a football?

Accepted Answer

Higher temperatures increase elasticity.

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Lower temperatures increase elasticity.

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Temperature has no effect on elasticity.

Answer

Elasticity only depends on the material, not temperature.

Question 21

How does the concept of force apply when a player kicks a football?

Accepted Answer

Force is the push or pull exerted on the ball to change its motion.

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Force is the energy stored in the player's leg muscles.

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Force is the speed at which the ball travels.

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Force is the distance the ball covers.

Question 22

Which scientific principle is demonstrated when a football bounces off the ground?

Accepted Answer

Newton's third law of motion

Answer

Law of conservation of momentum

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Law of conservation of energy

Answer

Bernoulli's principle

Question 23

How does the shape of a football affect its aerodynamics?

Accepted Answer

The elongated shape reduces air resistance and allows for a more stable flight.

Answer

The round shape increases air resistance.

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The shape has no effect on aerodynamics.

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The shape only affects the ball's weight.

Question 24

What is the role of gravity in a football game?

Accepted Answer

Gravity pulls the ball down to the ground, affecting its trajectory.

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Gravity pushes the ball forward.

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Gravity has no effect on the game.

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Gravity only affects the players, not the ball.

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