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Mercury
All about the planet Mercury
Question | Answer |
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What position is Mercury from the sun? | 1st |
Mercury is the __________ biggest planet. | 8th |
If the sun were the size of a golf ball, what would the size of Mercury be? | 1/10 the size of the tip of a ball point pen |
The surface of Mercury is covered with what? | craters |
What is the name of Mercury's atmosphere? | exosphere |
What do day-time temperatures on Mercury reach? | 800ºF |
What do night-time temperatures on Mercury reach? | -280ºF |
How many moons does Mercury have? | zero |
In the northern hemisphere, when can you see Mercury? | right after sunset |
About how many Earth days does it take for Mercury to revolve around the sun? | 88 days |
About how many Earth days are equal to one day on Mercury? | 59 days |
Why can Mercury not have life on its planet? | there is no water, extreme temperatures, and asteroids |