Mercury

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What is Mercury?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in our solar system.

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How does a day on Mercury compare to a day on Earth?

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A day on Mercury is much longer than a day on Earth.

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What is the size of Mercury compared to Earth?

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Mercury is one-third the size of Earth.

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Do you weigh the same on Mercury as you do on Earth?

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No, you would weigh less on Mercury because it has less gravity.

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What does the surface of Mercury look like?

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The surface of Mercury looks a lot like Earth's moon.

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Is Mercury a gas giant?

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No, Mercury is a rocky planet.

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What is the temperature like on Mercury?

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Mercury has extreme temperatures, very hot during the day and very cold at night.

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How many moons does Mercury have?

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Mercury has no moons.

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What is the atmosphere of Mercury like?

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Mercury has a very thin atmosphere.

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What is the orbit time of Mercury around the Sun?

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Mercury takes about 88 Earth days to orbit the Sun.