The table below compares the weight of three students on the Earth and on the Moon. The students' weight on the Moon is approximately 1⁄6 of their weight on the Earth. Weight Comparison Between Earth and Moon
The table below compares the weight of three students on the Earth and on the Moon. The students' weight on the Moon is approximately 1⁄6 of their weight on the Earth.

Weight Comparison Between Earth and Moon

Student Weight on Earth Weight on the Moon
Carly 54 pounds 9 pounds
Tracy 65 pounds 11 pounds
Greg 71 pounds 12 pounds

Which of the following best explains why the students weigh more on the Earth than on the Moon?
A.
The gravitational force of the Moon is less than the gravitational force of the Earth.
B.
The magnetic field of the Moon is smaller than the magnetic field of the Earth.
C.
The surface temperature of the Earth is higher than the surface temperature of the Moon.
D.
The atmosphere of the Earth is much thicker than the atmosphere of the Moon. Student Weight on Earth Weight on the Moon
Carly 54 pounds 9 pounds
Tracy 65 pounds 11 pounds
Greg 71 pounds 12 pounds

Which of the following best explains why the students weigh more on the Earth than on the Moon?
A.
The gravitational force of the Moon is less than the gravitational force of the Earth.
B.
The magnetic field of the Moon is smaller than the magnetic field of the Earth.
C.
The surface temperature of the Earth is higher than the surface temperature of the Moon.
D.
The atmosphere of the Earth is much thicker than the atmosphere of the Moon.