Gravity Video Lesson

What force pulls everything towards the ground?

• Gravity

• Wind

• Rain

• Sunlight

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What did Newton realize when the apple fell on him?

• That apples are dangerous

• That he was dreaming

• That apples grow on trees

• That gravity pulls objects towards Earth

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Why doesn't a penguin fall off the Earth?

• Because of the wind

• Because it holds on tight

• Because it can fly

• Because of gravity

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Why don't objects at the 'bottom' of Earth fall off?

• Because the Earth is flat

• Because gravity pulls them towards the center of the Earth

• Because they are glued to the Earth

• Because of magic

How does gravity work on a round Earth?

• It only works in the northern hemisphere

• It doesn't work at all

• It pulls objects towards the nearest edge

• It pulls objects towards the Earth's center

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What demonstrates Earth's gravity in the experiment?

• A rubber band

• A tennis ball

• A feather

• A book

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What is the force of attraction between objects with mass called?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Electricity

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What happens to the force of gravity when objects are LARGER?

• Gravity increases

• Gravity decreases

• Gravity does not change

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What makes a feather fall slower than a rock on Earth?

• Gravity

• Air resistance

• Weight

• Shape

What happens to gravity's pull as you move away from Earth?

• It gets stronger

• It stays the same

• It gets weaker

• It disappears

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