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The moon is kept in orbit by what
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The moon is kept in orbit by what

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Gravity keeps the moon from drifting away.
Inertia keeps the moon from colliding with the earth.

The answer is: Gravity and Inertia
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The moon is kept in orbit by gravity. Gravity pulls the moon into its cycle, and doesn't let it drift away.
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