Mercury and Venus

Mercury and Venus

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Science

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the temperature range on Mercury?

Back

-279 to 800 Degrees F

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Mercury lack in its atmosphere?

Back

Mercury has no atmosphere.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does Venus not have a magnetic field despite its Earth-like size and composition?

Back

Venus spins or rotates on its axis way too slow.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which planetary surfaces show the most cratering?

Back

The oldest surfaces show the most cratering.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What significant discovery was made by the MESSENGER space probe regarding Mercury?

Back

Water ice at the poles (like the Moon).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary reason for Mercury's extreme temperature fluctuations?

Back

Mercury has a very thin atmosphere that cannot retain heat.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the rotation period of Venus compare to that of Earth?

Back

Venus has a much slower rotation period than Earth.

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