Which of the Following Explains the Geographic Distribution of NCAA

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains the geographic distribution of NCAA men's volleyball teams?

• A) In the 1960s, volleyball became associated with California beach culture.
• B) Winters on the East Coast are milder, making volleyball more popular there.
• C) It was adapted from a game played by indigenous people in Florida.
• D) Only states bordering the Gulf of Mexico have large enough beaches.

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