Geography Quiz - Gravity

What is gravitational force?

• A force that pushes objects away from each other

• A force that pulls objects with mass toward each other

• A force that only exists on Earth

• A force that affects only liquids

What keeps objects from floating away on Earth?

• Air resistance

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Friction

Which formula is used to calculate weight?

• W = m + g

• W = m ÷ g

• W = m × g

• W = g ÷ m

Why does an object's weight change on different planets?

• Because of the change in mass

• Because of the change in gravity

• Because of the temperature of the planet

• Because of the atmosphere

What is a meteoroid?

• A piece of rock floating in space

• A rock that has entered Earth's atmosphere

• A rock that has landed on Earth

• A small moon

What is a meteor?

• A rock that orbits the Sun

• A rock that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere

• A rock that is found on the Moon

• A rock that is only found in space

What causes tides on Earth?

• The Sun's heat

• The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun

• The rotation of the Earth

• The wind over the ocean

Where is the world's biggest tide located?

• Pacific Ocean

• Bay of Bengal

• Bay of Fundy, Canada

• Atlantic Ocean

What does the Sun provide that influences Earth's climate and seasons?

• Wind

• Solar radiation

• Moonlight

• Meteor showers

How does the Sun support life on Earth?

• By providing solar radiation that enables photosynthesis

• By creating new water sources

• By pulling asteroids toward Earth

• By reducing Earth's gravity