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Answer 5 out of 6 questions correctly.
Why does the Moon orbit Earth? Why does Earth orbit the Sun? The answer to both questions is the same: gravity!
The Moon orbits Earth, which orbits the Sun.
Gravity is a fundamental interaction in the universe. It is a force of attraction between all types of matter. Everything with mass has a gravitational influence on the objects around it.
Gravity affects the organization and structure of the universe. Not only does it cause celestial objects to orbit each other, but it is also the driving force behind the formation of planets, stars, and galaxies.
Complete the sentences.
Gravity is a fundamental force of
attraction...mass
attraction...orbits
repulsion...mass
repulsion...orbits
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