Gymnastics Trivia

Gymnastics Trivia

6th Grade

25 Qs

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Gymnastics Trivia

Gymnastics Trivia

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-PS2-2, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS3-1

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary force that a gymnast must overcome when performing a handstand?

Gravity

Friction

Magnetism

Electricity

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following energy transformations occurs when a gymnast performs a somersault?

Kinetic to potential

Potential to kinetic

Chemical to thermal

Thermal to chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the role of the center of mass in a gymnast's balance?

It helps maintain stability

It increases speed

It reduces friction

It enhances flexibility

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does a gymnast increase rotational speed during a spin?

By extending arms and legs

By tucking arms and legs in

By jumping higher

By slowing down

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which scientific principle explains why a gymnast can swing higher on a bar by pumping their legs?

Conservation of energy

Newton's third law

Archimedes' principle

Bernoulli's principle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of simple machine is a balance beam considered as?

Lever

Pulley

Inclined plane

Wheel and axle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is friction important for a gymnast on a balance beam?

It prevents slipping

It increases speed

It reduces weight

It enhances flexibility

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