Here's a breakdown:

* Gravity: This is a fundamental force of nature that attracts any two objects with mass. The more massive an object, the stronger its gravitational pull. Earth has a large mass, and therefore exerts a strong gravitational force on everything near it, including us, the air we breathe, and even the moon.

* How it works: Gravity pulls everything towards the center of the Earth. This is why we don't float away into space! Even though we can't see it, gravity is constantly acting on us.

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