Solar System Gravity

Which planet has the greatest gravitational pull in our solar system?

• Earth because it is the only planet with people on it

• Earth because it moves faster than the other planets.

• Saturn because it has rings around it.

• Jupiter because has the most mass.

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Based on the orbits of the objects, which object is affected the least by the gravitation of its star?

• Object A

• Object B

• Object C

• They all have equal amounts of gravitational pull

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Which statement typically demonstrates the relationship between the mass of a celestial body and its gravitational pull?

• Mercury has the least mass of the planets in the solar system, so it has the greatest gravitational pull.

• Venus has less mass than Earth, so Earth has a lesser gravitational pull.

• Jupiter has the greatest mass of the planets in the solar system, so it has the greatest gravitational pull.

• The mass of a celestial body is not related to its gravitational pull on other bodies.

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What force governs the motion and patterns of objects in our solar system?

• The force of gravity keeps the Sun, asteroids, and comets orbiting in an elliptical pattern around the Earth.

• The force of gravity keeps planets, asteroids, and comets orbiting in an elliptical pattern around the Sun.

• The equal and opposite force between the Sun and the Earth keeps the comets and asteroids orbiting in an elliptical pattern.

• The Sun moves in an elliptical pattern and the planets, comets, and asteroids follow the gravity of the Sun in an elliptical pattern.

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What is the primary force that governs the motion of planets in the Solar System?

• Electromagnetic force

• Gravity

• Nuclear force

• Friction

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Which of the following statements is true about the role of gravity in the Solar System?

• Gravity only affects the motion of the Sun.

• Gravity affects the motion of all objects in the Solar System.

• Gravity only affects the motion of planets.

• Gravity has no effect on the motion of objects in the Solar System.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Which of the following statements about gravity in the Solar System is true?

• Gravity only affects the planets.

• Gravity is stronger on smaller planets.

• Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.

• Gravity does not affect asteroids.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Using evidence, explain how gravity has influenced the formation and evolution of the Solar System.

• Gravity had no role in the formation of the Solar System.

• Gravity caused the collapse of a molecular cloud, leading to the formation of the Sun and planets.

• Gravity only affects the motion of planets after they are formed.

• Gravity prevents the formation of planetary systems.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

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Which of the following best describes how gravity affects the motion of objects in the Solar System?

• Gravity only affects objects on Earth.

• Gravity pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

• Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

• Gravity has no effect on the motion of objects in space.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Develop a model to describe the role of gravity in the motion of planets within the Solar System. Include the Sun and at least two planets in your model.

• A model showing planets moving in straight lines away from the Sun.

• A model showing planets orbiting the Sun in elliptical paths due to gravitational pull.

• A model showing planets stationary in space.

• A model showing planets moving randomly in space.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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