Mercury Flashcard

Front

Mercury is the __________ planet to the sun.

Back

closest

Front

The surface of Mercury is similar to __________.

Back

Earth's Moon

Front

True or False: Mercury looks similar to Earth's moon.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Gravity is the same on Mercury as it is on Earth.

Back

False

Front

How big is Mercury compared to Earth?

Back

one-third the size of Earth

Front

What is the closest planet to the sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

What does Mercury's surface resemble?

Back

Earth's Moon

Front

True or False: Mercury is the biggest planet in our solar system.

Back

False

Front

What is the main reason Mercury has a different gravity than Earth?

Back

Mercury is smaller and has less mass.

Front

What is the temperature range on Mercury?

Back

Very hot during the day and very cold at night.