Why do you think baseball is referred to as “America’s pastime?”

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Because its enormous popularity as a spectator sport
Because its enormous popularity as a spectator sport

Because the founding father’s liked to play
Because the founding father’s liked to play

Because Americans would rather play baseball than work
Because Americans would rather play baseball than work

None of the above
None of the above
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Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

Because its enormous popularity as a spectator sport.

Baseball has a long history in the United States and has been associated with American culture, community, and identity, which contributes to its designation as "America's pastime."

Answer 2

Which of the following are key elements when batting?
(1 point)
Responses

choose a side of home plate to bat from depending on whether you are right or left-handed.
choose a side of home plate to bat from depending on whether you are right or left-handed.

both feet inside or on the lines of the batter's box.
both feet inside or on the lines of the batter's box.

hands positioned one on top of the other on the handle of the bat.
hands positioned one on top of the other on the handle of the bat.

all of the above.
all of the above.
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Answer 3

The correct response is:

all of the above.

All the options listed are key elements when batting in baseball.

Answer 4

For safety sake, which of the following should always be worn when batting?(1 point)
Responses

sun glasses
sun glasses

arm pads
arm pads

a helmet
a helmet

a mouth guard
a mouth guard
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Answer 5

The correct response is:

a helmet.

Wearing a helmet is essential for safety when batting to protect against head injuries from pitched balls.