The Power of Gravity: Exploring the Force that Shapes Our Universe

What question did Sir Isaac Newton ponder when he saw an apple fall?

• Why do apples grow on trees?

• Why are apples red?

• Why do apples fall straight down instead of sideways or upwards?

• Why do apples taste sweet?

What is one of the essential roles of gravity on Earth?

• It keeps the atmosphere from drifting into space.

• It makes the Earth spin faster.

• It makes the sun rise in the west.

• It changes the color of the sky.

How does the moon's gravitational pull affect Earth?

• It causes earthquakes.

• It creates ocean tides.

• It changes the weather.

• It makes the Earth rotate.

Why is gravity stronger in certain areas on Earth?

• Because of the presence of more underground mass.

• Because of the presence of more air.

• Because of the presence of more sunlight.

• Because of the presence of more water.

How would your weight change if you traveled to Mars?

• It would fluctuate randomly.

• It would increase.

• It would remain the same.

• It would decrease.