Gravity and Its Effects Flashcard

Front

If you are standing on the surface of the Earth, in which direction does gravity pull you?

Back

Toward the center of the Earth

Front

What should you draw to show the direction gravity pulls a person standing on Earth?

Back

An arrow pointing toward the center of Earth

Front

If a person is standing on the bottom of the Earth in the diagram, which way does gravity pull them?

Back

Toward the center of Earth

Front

If a person jumps and goes higher on Creon than on Grumpia, what does this tell you about Creon’s gravity?

Back

Creon has less gravity

Front

Why does a person not float away from the Earth?

Back

Because of gravity

Front

If you are on the side of the Earth in the diagram, which way does gravity pull you?

Back

Toward the center of Earth

Front

If you were on a planet with stronger gravity than Earth, what would happen when you try to jump?

Back

You would not be able to jump as high

Front

Where will the Sun look the brightest if a spacecraft starts from Earth and travels toward Neptune?

Back

Earth

Front

If a spacecraft travels past Neptune and continues, will the Sun look like a star? Why or why not?

Back

Yes, because the Sun will look smaller and dimmer as you get farther away, just like other stars.

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun in the model?

Back

Mercury