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hardThe famous slope at Lord's runs across the ground. Roughly how far does it drop?
✓About 2.5 metres, from the Grandstand side down to the Tavern side
BAbout 1 metre, from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End
CAbout 4 metres, from the Nursery End to the Pavilion End
DThere is no slope
Answer Explanation
The ground at Lord's falls about 2.5 metres (roughly 8 feet) from the north side, under the Grandstand, to the south side by the Tavern Stand. It affects how the ball moves off the pitch from each end.
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