Characteristics of the Eight Planets

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury

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What is the smallest planet in the Solar System?

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Mercury

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What is unique about Mercury's temperature?

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Very hot during the day, freezing cold at night (no thick atmosphere)

Front

What is the surface of Mercury like?

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Full of craters (like the Moon)

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How many moons does Mercury have?

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No moons

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What is Venus often called due to its size similarity to Earth?

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Earth’s twin

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What is the atmosphere of Venus primarily made of?

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Carbon dioxide

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Why is Venus the hottest planet?

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Thick atmosphere traps heat

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What clouds cover Venus?

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Clouds of sulfuric acid

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In which direction does Venus rotate?

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Opposite direction to most planets