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  • What does an object’s gravity pull things towards?
    It pulls everything towards the centre of the object.
  • If an object has more mass, how is its gravity?
    The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravity.
  • Why do scientists use computer models?
    To study and find out about things like the human body, weather and space.
  • What is the Earth made of?
    The Earth is made of rock, water, and air.
  • What does every object with mass have?
    Gravity
  • What does “spherical” mean?
    It means having the same shape as a ball.
  • Why are the Earth, the Sun and the Moon spheres?
    Because gravity pulls everything towards the centre.
  • What does the Earth’s gravity pull towards the centre?
    Everything, even itself.
  • Why is the Moon’s gravity weaker than Earth’s?
    Because the Moon is smaller and has less mass.
  • What is the Sun made of?
    The Sun is made of gas.
  • What is the Earth made of that gravity pulls inward?
    Rock (and other materials).
  • Why is the Sun’s gravity much stronger than Earth’s?
    Because the Sun is much bigger and has more mass.
  • What is the Moon made of?
    The Moon is made of rock.