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Gravity: Gravity in Action

Gravity: Gravity in Action

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video explores the relationship between the moon and Earth, focusing on the moon's size, the gravitational forces between the two celestial bodies, and how these forces influence ocean tides. It explains that the moon is smaller than Earth, resulting in a weaker gravitational pull. This gravitational force is crucial for the moon's orbit around Earth and is responsible for the tidal movements in Earth's oceans, as the moon's gravity pulls ocean water toward it, causing high tides.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the size of the moon compare to Earth?

The moon is the same size as Earth.

The moon is twice the size of Earth.

The moon is larger than Earth.

The moon is smaller than Earth.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does gravity play in the moon's orbit around Earth?

It pushes the moon away from Earth.

It holds the moon in place as it orbits Earth.

It has no effect on the moon's orbit.

It causes the moon to spin faster.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon on Earth is influenced by the moon's gravitational pull?

Tides in Earth's oceans

Earthquakes

Hurricanes

Volcanic eruptions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to ocean water when the moon's gravity pulls on it?

It evaporates quickly.

It remains unchanged.

It causes a low tide.

It causes a high tide.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of the moon's gravitational force on Earth's water levels?

Water levels remain constant.

Water levels only fall.

Water levels rise and fall regularly.

Water levels only rise.

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