Mercury and Venus Flashcard

Front

The surface of Mercury is similar to __________.

Back

Earth's Moon

Front

How long is one year on Mercury?

Back

88 days

Front

Venus is named after the Roman goddess of __________.

Back

love and beauty

Front

Venus is ___________ as Earth.

Back

Same size

Front

You can see Venus at night because it is the brightest thing you can see, except for the sun and moon. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

Which planet is known as the 'Evening Star'?

Back

Venus

Front

What is the second planet from the Sun?

Back

Venus

Front

Mercury has a very thin atmosphere. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Venus has a thick atmosphere made mostly of __________.

Back

carbon dioxide