The correct response is:
Earth's gravitational pull
This is what keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
What is most responsible for keeping the moon in orbit around Earth?(1 point)
Responses
Earth's gravitational pull
Earth's gravitational pull
other planets' gravitational pull
other planets' gravitational pull
moon's gravitational pull
moon's gravitational pull
Sun's gravitational pull
Sun's gravitational pull
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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 an object is at sea level
when an object is at sea level
when the object is on top of a nearby mountain
when the object is on top of a nearby mountain
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 the object is on top of a telephone pole
Responses
when an object is at sea level
when an object is at sea level
when the object is on top of a nearby mountain
when the object is on top of a nearby mountain
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 the object is on top of a telephone pole
The correct response is:
when an object is at sea level
Gravity is strongest at sea level because it is closest to the center of the Earth. As you move to higher altitudes (like on a mountain, a tree branch, or a telephone pole), the distance from the Earth's center increases slightly, resulting in a weaker gravitational pull.
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 center of Earth
toward the center of Earth
toward the nearest branch
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 center of Earth
toward the center of Earth
toward the nearest branch
The correct response is:
toward the center of Earth
Gravity pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, which is why the orange falls downwards when it detaches from the tree.
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
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
The correct response is:
Sun's gravitational pull
The Sun's gravitational pull is what keeps the planets in our solar system in orbit around it.
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