Communities and Recreation

________________ is any activity that people choose to do for enjoyment.

• a. Parks

• b. Recreation

• c. Citizens

• d. Texas

How do local, state, and the federal government pay for recreational activities and areas?

• a. taxes

• b. they charge people fees

• c. Parks and Recreation pay for it

• d. They use money from State Parks

Why is it important for the government to provide its citizens with opportunities and places for recreation?

• a. The government has to use tax money somehow

• b. Recreation makes people happier

• c. Recreational areas are easy to take care of

• d. The government doesn't provide recreational opportunities

Which of the following is an aerobic activity?

• a. watching tv

• b. playing video games

• c. playing a board game

• d. riding a bike

Which of the following do communities NOT provide for their citizens to have recreation?

• aquatic centers

• golf course and tennis courts

• museums and youth sports

• gas stations

What is one reason Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of America?

• a. she wanted girls to make better grades

• b. she wanted to teach young women to be active citizens in their community

• c. she wanted women to speak other languages

• d. she wanted to make a lot of money

What is a man-made water way used for recreation?

• a. ocean

• b. lake

• c. reservoir

• d. river

Why was Yellowstone Park chosen to become the nation's first national park?

• a. Yellowstone park has any endangered species.

• b. Yellowstone park has many nice picnic spots.

• c. Yellowstone park was President Grant's favorite place to be.

• d. Yellowstone park features many wonders of the world in their natural state, all in one location.

What is the name of the games created by the ancient Greeks in Olympia?

• a. Olympia Games

• b. Greek Games

• c. Olympic Games

• d. Pro Games

What is a break between classes to have physical movement?

• a. recreation

• b. recess

• c. parks

• d. time outs