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

(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,

11 answers

The most accurate response is:

Because its enormous popularity as a spectator sport.

Baseball has historically been associated with American culture and identity, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leading it to be referred to as "America's pastime."

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.

The correct response is:

all of the above.

All of the listed elements are key aspects to consider when batting in baseball.

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

a mouth guard
a mouth guard

sun glasses
sun glasses

arm pads
arm pads

a helmet

The correct response is:

a helmet.

Wearing a helmet while batting is essential for safety to protect the head from potential injury from pitched balls.

What is one of the main differences between softball and baseball?
(1 point)
Responses

The bases
The bases

The ball
The ball

The uniforms
The uniforms

The coaches

The correct response is:

The ball.

One of the main differences between softball and baseball is the size of the ball; a softball is larger and typically weighs more than a baseball. Additionally, the way the balls are pitched and the rules governing play also differ significantly.

What is the distance a softball is pitched from the mound to the batter? (1 point)
Responses

25 feet
25 feet

40 feet
40 feet

35 feet
35 feet

66 feet
66 feet

The correct response is:

40 feet.

In adult and most competitive women's softball, the pitching distance from the mound to the batter is typically 40 feet.

At what distance is a baseball pitched from the mound to the batter?
(1 point)
Responses

40 feet
40 feet

50 feet
50 feet

60 feet 6 inches
60 feet 6 inches

66 feet

The correct response is:

60 feet 6 inches.

In Major League Baseball, the distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate is 60 feet 6 inches.