Identify Gravity as Pulling Force - 5th Grade Science
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Which force pulls a person back to the ground after stepping off a low wall (ignore air resistance)?
Which force pulls a person back to the ground after stepping off a low wall (ignore air resistance)?
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Gravity. Earth's pull brings all jumping objects back down.
Gravity. Earth's pull brings all jumping objects back down.
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What is the name of the force that pulls objects toward Earth even when they are not touching Earth?
What is the name of the force that pulls objects toward Earth even when they are not touching Earth?
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Gravity. This force acts at a distance without contact.
Gravity. This force acts at a distance without contact.
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Which direction is the gravitational force on a rock held still above the ground: up or down?
Which direction is the gravitational force on a rock held still above the ground: up or down?
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Down, toward Earth. Gravity always points toward Earth's center.
Down, toward Earth. Gravity always points toward Earth's center.
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Which direction does Earth’s gravity pull a dropped object: toward Earth or away from Earth?
Which direction does Earth’s gravity pull a dropped object: toward Earth or away from Earth?
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Toward Earth. Gravity always pulls objects toward Earth's center.
Toward Earth. Gravity always pulls objects toward Earth's center.
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What is the term for the force that keeps your feet on the ground instead of floating away?
What is the term for the force that keeps your feet on the ground instead of floating away?
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Gravity. This constant downward pull prevents us from floating.
Gravity. This constant downward pull prevents us from floating.
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Identify the force that pulls a skateboarder back down after a jump (ignoring air resistance).
Identify the force that pulls a skateboarder back down after a jump (ignoring air resistance).
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Gravity. Earth's pull brings all airborne objects back down.
Gravity. Earth's pull brings all airborne objects back down.
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Identify the force that causes a thrown ball to slow down going up and then fall back down.
Identify the force that causes a thrown ball to slow down going up and then fall back down.
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Gravity. It opposes upward motion and accelerates downward motion.
Gravity. It opposes upward motion and accelerates downward motion.
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What is the name of the force that makes a dropped book move downward to the floor?
What is the name of the force that makes a dropped book move downward to the floor?
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Gravity. This downward pull causes all dropped objects to fall.
Gravity. This downward pull causes all dropped objects to fall.
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Which statement is correct: Gravity pulls objects toward Earth, or gravity pushes objects away from Earth?
Which statement is correct: Gravity pulls objects toward Earth, or gravity pushes objects away from Earth?
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Gravity pulls objects toward Earth. Gravity is always attractive, never repulsive.
Gravity pulls objects toward Earth. Gravity is always attractive, never repulsive.
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Identify the force pulling rain and snow downward from clouds to the ground.
Identify the force pulling rain and snow downward from clouds to the ground.
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Gravity. This downward force affects all precipitation.
Gravity. This downward force affects all precipitation.
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Which option best describes gravity: a contact force that requires touching, or a non-contact force?
Which option best describes gravity: a contact force that requires touching, or a non-contact force?
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A non-contact force. It acts through space without physical contact.
A non-contact force. It acts through space without physical contact.
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What is the main cause of your weight while standing on Earth?
What is the main cause of your weight while standing on Earth?
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The pull of Earth’s gravity on you. Weight is the force of gravity acting on your mass.
The pull of Earth’s gravity on you. Weight is the force of gravity acting on your mass.
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Which option best identifies gravity: a push away from Earth or a pull toward Earth?
Which option best identifies gravity: a push away from Earth or a pull toward Earth?
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A pull toward Earth. Gravity is an attractive force, never repulsive.
A pull toward Earth. Gravity is an attractive force, never repulsive.
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What is the name of the force that causes a ball to fall back down after being thrown upward?
What is the name of the force that causes a ball to fall back down after being thrown upward?
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Gravity. This downward pull overcomes the ball's upward motion.
Gravity. This downward pull overcomes the ball's upward motion.
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What is the object that Earth’s gravity pulls toward Earth in this situation: an apple falling from a tree?
What is the object that Earth’s gravity pulls toward Earth in this situation: an apple falling from a tree?
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The apple. Gravity pulls all objects near Earth downward.
The apple. Gravity pulls all objects near Earth downward.
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What is gravity in Earth science, as a force acting on objects near Earth?
What is gravity in Earth science, as a force acting on objects near Earth?
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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward Earth. It acts on all objects near Earth, pulling them downward.
Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward Earth. It acts on all objects near Earth, pulling them downward.
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Which force is acting if a pencil slips off a desk and falls straight down to the floor?
Which force is acting if a pencil slips off a desk and falls straight down to the floor?
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Gravity. Objects fall straight down due to Earth's pull.
Gravity. Objects fall straight down due to Earth's pull.
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Which statement is correct: gravity pulls toward Earth or gravity pushes away from Earth?
Which statement is correct: gravity pulls toward Earth or gravity pushes away from Earth?
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Gravity pulls toward Earth. Gravity is always an attractive force, never repulsive.
Gravity pulls toward Earth. Gravity is always an attractive force, never repulsive.
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What force pulls a rolling ball back down after it goes up a ramp and slows?
What force pulls a rolling ball back down after it goes up a ramp and slows?
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Gravity. Objects moving upward are still pulled down by this force.
Gravity. Objects moving upward are still pulled down by this force.
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What does gravity do to an object that is thrown upward after it leaves your hand?
What does gravity do to an object that is thrown upward after it leaves your hand?
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It pulls the object back down toward Earth. Gravity acts continuously on objects in the air.
It pulls the object back down toward Earth. Gravity acts continuously on objects in the air.
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