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What is most responsible for keeping the moon in orbit around Earth?(1 point)
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Earth's gravitational pull
Earth's gravitational pull

moon's gravitational pull
moon's gravitational pull

Sun's gravitational pull
Sun's gravitational pull

other planets' gravitational pull

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The correct response is:

Earth's gravitational pull

Earth's gravity is what keeps the moon in its orbit around the Earth.

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