⬇️ Gravity and Weight
Learn about gravity—the invisible force that pulls objects toward Earth! This quiz explores how gravity affects everything around us, why objects fall down, and how gravity creates weight. Through fun examples and observations, you'll discover that gravity is a force that works on all objects, all the time. **What you'll learn:** - Gravity is a force that pulls objects downward toward Earth - All objects fall toward the ground because of gravity - Gravity affects all objects, no matter their size or shape - Weight is how heavy something is because of gravity's pull - Different objects may fall at different speeds
Questions in this quiz
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- Question 1
When you drop a toy from your hand, what force makes it fall toward the ground?
- Question 2
Gravity only affects heavy objects like rocks, not light objects like feathers.
- Question 3
Why does a ball always roll downhill instead of uphill?
- Question 4
If you throw a ball up into the air, what happens to it?
- Question 5
Your weight is caused by gravity pulling on your body.
- Question 6
Which object will gravity pull toward Earth?
- Question 7
If you drop a book and a piece of paper at the same time, what does gravity do?
- Question 8
If you jump up in the air, gravity will pull you back down to the ground.
- Question 9
What is another word for the force that makes objects fall toward Earth?
- Question 10
When you stand on the ground, what force keeps you from floating up into space?
- Question 11
A heavy rock and a light rock are both pulled downward by gravity at the same time.
- Question 12
Why does water always flow downward from a tap instead of upward?
- Question 13
What happens to a feather when you drop it?
- Question 14
Gravity is invisible, but you can see its effects when objects fall down.
- Question 15
If you hold a ball above your head and let go, which way will it move?