Exploring Gravity and the Sun

What force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Wind

• Electricity

What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Ocean

Which of the following best describes gravity?

• A force that pushes objects away from each other

• A force that pulls objects towards each other

• A force that makes objects float

• A force that changes the color of objects

What happens to your weight if you travel to a planet with stronger gravity than Earth?

• Your weight increases

• Your weight decreases

• Your weight stays the same

• You become weightless

Which of the following is NOT a result of the Sun's energy?

• Photosynthesis in plants

• Ocean currents

• The Moon's light

• Wind patterns

What is the effect of gravity on a ball thrown into the air?

• It makes the ball move faster upwards

• It slows the ball down and pulls it back to the ground

• It changes the color of the ball

• It makes the ball disappear

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun once?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 10 years

What is the term for the path that planets follow around the Sun?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

Which of the following statements is true about the Sun?

• The Sun is a planet

• The Sun is a star

• The Sun is a moon

• The Sun is an asteroid

If you drop a feather and a rock on the Moon, what will happen?

• The rock will fall faster

• The feather will fall faster

• They will fall at the same rate

• They will float upwards