HMH Solar System Flashcard 7.9B

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What is the primary force that causes the Moon to revolve around Earth?

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Earth's gravitational pull on the Moon.

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What force causes a meteor to speed up as it approaches Earth?

Back

Gravity.

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What force keeps a spacecraft in orbit around Earth?

Back

Gravity.

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How does the mass of a celestial body relate to its gravitational pull?

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The greater the mass of a celestial body, the greater its gravitational pull.

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What force is responsible for holding a star's matter together?

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Force of gravity.

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Define gravity.

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies toward each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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Gravitational force increases with mass and decreases with distance.

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What is a meteor?

Back

A meteor is a small body of matter from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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Explain the phases of the Moon.

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The phases of the Moon are the different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

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