Exploring Gravity in Space
Authored by Anthony Lombardo
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?
Magnetism
Gravity
Wind
Friction
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for the occurrence of tides on Earth?
Wind
Gravitational pull of the moon
Earth's rotation
Sun's heat
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a galaxy?
A collection of planets
A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity
A single star
A large asteroid
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the mass of an object affect its gravitational pull?
More mass means less gravitational pull
More mass means more gravitational pull
Mass does not affect gravitational pull
Mass only affects gravitational pull in space
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which planet is closest in size to Earth?
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Neptune
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why the sun appears larger than other stars in the sky.
The sun is much larger than other stars
The sun is much closer to Earth than other stars
The sun is the only star in our galaxy
The sun is brighter than all other stars
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains why planets orbit the sun rather than another planet?
The sun is the largest object in the solar system
The sun has the most gravitational pull
The sun is the hottest object in the solar system
The sun is the oldest object in the solar system
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