Bowling green

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bowling-green

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Bowling green?Edwin Beard Budding, 1830
2. What is the playing surface specification?Finely laid, close-mown, and rolled turf, typically 3-5 millimeters in height
3. What is the historical precursor to mowing?Grazing sheep were utilized for grass maintenance
4. How do people keep the grass so short and smooth?The grass is mowed to just 3-5 millimeters and then rolled with heavy machines. This makes the surface firm and even.
5. Why is the grass so short on a bowling green?Short grass reduces friction, so bowls roll predictably and players can use their skill to aim.

Turfgrass Management: The science and practice of cultivating and maintaining grass for specific purposes, like sports.
Bias (in Bowls): The inherent asymmetry in a bowl that causes it to curve during its trajectory.
Bosquet: A formal garden feature consisting of a dense stand of trees or shrubs, often with paths.