Understanding Gravity
Explore the fundamental force of gravity with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders. Learn about its effects on Earth and in space.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Air resistance
2. Which of the following objects would have the strongest gravitational pull?
A feather
A car
The Moon
The Sun
3. The strength of gravity depends on the of the objects and the between them.
4. Objects fall to Earth because of the force of .
5. Gravity is stronger on the Moon than on Earth.
True
False
6. Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.
True
False
7. Describe two everyday examples of gravity in action.
8. What would happen if there was no gravity on Earth?
Observe the image below. Stephen Hawking is experiencing a state of 'zero gravity'.
9. Based on what you know about gravity, explain why Stephen Hawking appears to be floating in this image.