Topic 7, Lesson 1

Which best describes Earth’s gravity?

• It pushes objects away from Earth.

• It pulls objects toward the center of Earth.

• It is an attraction between two heavy objects.

• It is a force that causes objects to lift.

Which example best shows that gravitational forces are a pulling force?

• an acorn falling from a tree

• water rising from a pot as steam

• a rocket launching from a launchpad

• a magnet attracting a metal object

Can gravity be turned off?

• Yes

• No

When you swing upward, what will gravity do?

• Pull you back down

• Help you swing even higher

How is gravity existing in space? (Multiple answers)

• It keeps stars in their galaxies

• The sun's gravitational force keeps the planets in orbit.

• It keeps artificial satellites in their orbits.

When you swing upward, what will gravity do?

• Pull you back down

• Help you swing even higher