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WorksheetsProgress Check #1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
All objects are attracted to other objects.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Objects that are closer in distance have less attraction than objects father away from each other.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
As the mass of the object gets bigger the gravitational force gets smaller.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Gravity depends upon the mass of the object and the distance from the object.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Put them in order: Least gravity to most gravity.
a)
Sun- Moon-Earth
b)
Moon-Earth-Sun
c)
Sun-Earth-Moon
d)
Moon-Sun-Earth
6.
An object will continue moving in a straight line unless it is acted on by an unbalanced force. Which of the following best explains earth's Motions?
a)
There is no unbalanced force acting on Earth because space is empty and nothing touches Earth.
b)
The gravitational force pulling Earth toward the sun is equal and opposite to the force pulling the sun toward Earth, so there is no unbalanced force acting on Earth.
c)
The sun moves in an elliptical orbit around Earth, and the sun’s gravity pulls Earth along.
d)
Earth
moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun because the gravitational force of
the sun attracts Earth.
7.
Which of the following statements describes an ocean tide?
a)
the daily
change of the level of ocean water
b)
a change in the level of ocean water
c)
an increase in the level of ocean water
d)
a decease in the level of ocean water.
8.
Why do both the Sun and Moon affect Earth's tides?
a)
Both are in the solar system.
b)
Both are stars.
c)
Both orbit the Earth.
d)
Both have gravity.
9.
What position(s) will result in most extreme tide or greatest tidal range?
a)
1
b)
3 and 4
c)
2
d)
1 and 3
10.
What position of the moon would result in the smallest tidal range or least extreme tide?
a)
1
b)
3 and 1
c)
4
d)
2 and 4
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