Which planet exerts the greatest gravitational force on the Earth?

Correct answer: Jupiter

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 Das
Das
l wonder if there are other Species of beings living in this great Universe ?
Player #22506154
Player #22506154
herb198220, It’s unlikely that there would be life on Earth if the Moon wasn’t there to stabilize the wobble of the Earth’s rotational axis and thus prevent erratic seasons, tides, whatever.
David
David
Coco, not necessarily; however, a catastrophic event would definitely cause major changes to the earth that more than likely would not be conducive to life as we know it.
David
David
Player #22506154, just an fyi: The scientific name of this "wobble" is precession.
Player: Coco
Player: Coco
So, if there were a catastrophic event to happen to either Jupiter or our moon, then Earth, as we know it, would cease to exist?