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Gravity Flashcards

Gravity, tides, moon

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What is gravity

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Gravity is an invisible force that pulls objects towards each other.

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Examples of gravity

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  1. Dropping a ball (falls to ground)
  2. Water flowing downhill
  3. You staying on the ground
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What are tides

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the Moon’s gravity.

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Mass gravity

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Mass gravity: The force of attraction between masses, where bigger mass means stronger pull.

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How the moon effects the earth’s ecosystems

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  1. Controlling tides
  2. Regulating climate
  3. Influencing ocean currents
  4. Guiding animal migration/breeding
  5. Protecting from asteroids.
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