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

Responses

moon's gravitational pull
moon's gravitational pull

Earth's gravitational pull
Earth's gravitational pull

Sun's gravitational pull
Sun's gravitational pull

other planets' gravitational pull

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The most responsible for keeping the moon in orbit around Earth is Earth's gravitational pull.

A diagram shows how gravity on Earth works on an object located in different spots in a seaside community. Where is gravity between Earth and an object the strongest?(1 point)
Responses

when the object is on top of a telephone pole
when the object is on top of a telephone pole

when the object is on the highest branch of a pine tree
when the object is on the highest branch of a pine tree

when an object is at sea level
when an object is at sea level

when the object is on top of a nearby mountain

Gravity is generally strongest when an object is at sea level. This is because an object at sea level is closest to the center of the Earth compared to objects at higher elevations, such as on top of a mountain or a pole.

An orange falls off of a tree. Gravity is pulling the orange in which direction?(1 point)
Responses

toward the middle of the tree
toward the middle of the tree

toward the atmosphere of Earth
toward the atmosphere of Earth

toward the nearest branch
toward the nearest branch

toward the center of Earth

Gravity is pulling the orange toward the center of Earth.

What prevents the planets in our solar system from floating away?(1 point)
Responses

planets' gravitational pull on one another
planets' gravitational pull on one another

Sun's gravitational pull
Sun's gravitational pull

Earth's gravitational pull
Earth's gravitational pull

moon's gravitational pull

What prevents the planets in our solar system from floating away is the Sun's gravitational pull.