Gravity

A force that causes objects with mass to attract each other

• Gravity

• Planet

• Force

• Earth

Any of the large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system

• Gravity

• Planet

• Force

• Earth

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction

• Gravity

• Planet

• Force

• Earth

Planets A, B, C, and D have the same mass in the same solar system. They are listed in order from closest to farthest from the Sun. Which will experience the gravitational pull of the Sun the strongest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the shape of Earth?

• square

• octagon

• sphere

• flat

In what direction does Earth's gravity pull an object?

• up to the sky

• down to the ground

• North and South

• East and West

What effect does Earth's gravity have on objects?

• Earth's gravity causes objects to disappear

• Earth's gravity pulls objects toward Earth's center

• Earth's gravity pushes objects toward outer space

• Earth's gravity has no effect on objects

How does gravity affect objects on the other side of Earth?

• Gravity pulls objects down toward the center of Earth

• Gravity holds our solar system in place

• Gravity is much stronger on the other side of Earth

• Gravity does not affect the other side of Earth

Which of the following examples provides the best evidence that there is a gravitational force acting on objects on Earth?

• Rain falling from the sky

• leaves blowing in the wind

• water evaporating from a puddle

• lightning striking the ground

Which of the following would best show how the force of gravity can move a book?

• Dropping a book to the floor

• Sliding a book across a table

• Placing a book on a bookshelf

• Turning the book face down