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Archery Equipment and Terminology

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What is the part of the bow that the arrow rests on?

  1. Riser

  2. Limbs

  3. Grip

  4. Arrow rest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The arrow rest is a small shelf on the bow that supports the arrow before it is released.

What is the part of the bow that is held by the archer?

  1. Riser

  2. Limbs

  3. Grip

  4. Arrow rest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The grip is the part of the bow that is held by the archer and provides control over the bow.

What is the part of the bow that stores energy when it is drawn?

  1. Riser

  2. Limbs

  3. Grip

  4. Arrow rest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The limbs are the flexible parts of the bow that store energy when they are drawn and release it when the arrow is shot.

What is the part of the arrow that is attached to the bowstring?

  1. Nock

  2. Point

  3. Shaft

  4. Fletching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nock is the part of the arrow that is attached to the bowstring and holds the arrow in place.

What is the part of the arrow that is used to stabilize its flight?

  1. Nock

  2. Point

  3. Shaft

  4. Fletching


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fletching is the feathers or vanes attached to the back of the arrow that help to stabilize its flight.

What is the part of the arrow that is used to pierce the target?

  1. Nock

  2. Point

  3. Shaft

  4. Fletching


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The point is the sharp end of the arrow that is used to pierce the target.

What is the term for the act of drawing the bowstring back?

  1. Nocking

  2. Drawing

  3. Aiming

  4. Releasing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Drawing is the act of pulling the bowstring back with the fingers or a mechanical release.

What is the term for the act of aiming the bow at the target?

  1. Nocking

  2. Drawing

  3. Aiming

  4. Releasing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aiming is the act of aligning the bow and arrow with the target.

What is the term for the act of releasing the bowstring and sending the arrow towards the target?

  1. Nocking

  2. Drawing

  3. Aiming

  4. Releasing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Releasing is the act of letting go of the bowstring and sending the arrow towards the target.

What is the term for the distance between the archer and the target?

  1. Range

  2. Distance

  3. Length

  4. Height


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Range is the distance between the archer and the target.

What is the term for the score of an arrow that hits the target in the center?

  1. Bullseye

  2. X

  3. 10

  4. Perfect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bullseye is the term for the score of an arrow that hits the target in the center.

What is the term for the score of an arrow that hits the target outside of the center?

  1. Miss

  2. Out

  3. Off

  4. Zero


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miss is the term for the score of an arrow that hits the target outside of the center.

What is the term for the person who oversees an archery competition?

  1. Judge

  2. Referee

  3. Umpire

  4. Official


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judge is the term for the person who oversees an archery competition.

What is the term for the area where archers shoot their arrows?

  1. Range

  2. Field

  3. Court

  4. Pitch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Range is the term for the area where archers shoot their arrows.

What is the term for the sport of shooting arrows at a target?

  1. Archery

  2. Shooting

  3. Target shooting

  4. Bow hunting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Archery is the term for the sport of shooting arrows at a target.

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