Which of the following is true about Mercury's rotation?

Mercury has a slow rotation and a long day.

Mercury has a fast rotation and a short day.

Mercury does not rotate on its axis.

Mercury's rotation is similar to Earth's rotation.

Mercury is most heavily cratered planet in the Solar System. What is the reason for this?

It has no significant atmosphere to protect it from impacts.

It has a strong gravitational pull that attracts meteoroids.

It is the closest planet to the asteroid belt.

It is geologically active, creating more craters.

Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of the terrestrial planets?

large, planetary rings; many moons

rocky cores; close to sun; surface craters

made up of hydrogen and helium; small; close to sun

The gravitational attraction between two objects would increase if both masses are –

increased, and the distance between them is decreased.

increased, and the distance between them is increased.

decreased, and the distance between them is decreased.

decreased, and the distance between them is increased.

Why do planets orbit the Sun?

The Sun is the most massive object in our solar system, so it exerts the greatest gravitational pull.

The Sun is the only celestial object that has a gravitational pull.

The Sun’s chemical composition makes it attract planets.

Only celestial bodies that emit light, like the Sun, can be at the center of an orbit.

The planets in our solar system are thought to have come from

The same cloud of gas and dust that formed the sun

Clumps of rocky material that existed between the stars

A fast spinning young sun that flung them out over time

the sun capturing them as they wandered into the sun's gravitational path.

The features surface features on planet Mercury are named after?

famous artists, musicians, and authors

famous scientists and inventors

Planet Mercury

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rotation period of Mercury?

365 Earth days

58.6 Earth days

12 Earth days

24 hours

Answer explanation

The rotation period of Mercury is 58.6 Earth days, which is the correct choice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the orbital period of Mercury?

1 year

365 days

88 days

30 days

Answer explanation

The orbital period of Mercury is 88 days, which is the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average temperature on Mercury?

800 degrees Fahrenheit

50 degrees Fahrenheit

1000 degrees Fahrenheit

500 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer explanation

The average temperature on Mercury is 800 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the correct choice.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a prominent feature on Mercury?

Cratered surface

Mountain ranges

Oceans

Smooth surface

Answer explanation

Mercury has a prominent feature of a cratered surface, making it distinct from other planets.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the surface temperature range on Mercury?

100 degrees Fahrenheit to -200 degrees Fahrenheit

800 degrees Fahrenheit to -290 degrees Fahrenheit

600 degrees Fahrenheit to -100 degrees Fahrenheit

1200 degrees Fahrenheit to -400 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer explanation

The surface temperature range on Mercury is 800 degrees Fahrenheit to -290 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for Mercury to complete one orbit around the Sun?

88 Earth days

1 Earth day

30 Earth days

365 Earth days

Answer explanation

Mercury takes 88 Earth days to complete one orbit around the Sun, making it the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the diameter of Mercury?

4,879 kilometers

3,210 kilometers

6,543 kilometers

2,345 kilometers

Answer explanation

The diameter of Mercury is 4,879 kilometers, which is the correct choice.

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Planet Mercury

22 questions

What is the rotation period of Mercury?

The rotation period of Mercury is 58.6 Earth days, which is the correct choice.

What is the orbital period of Mercury?

The orbital period of Mercury is 88 days, which is the correct choice.

What is the average temperature on Mercury?

The average temperature on Mercury is 800 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the correct choice.

Which of the following is a prominent feature on Mercury?

Mercury has a prominent feature of a cratered surface, making it distinct from other planets.

What is the surface temperature range on Mercury?

The surface temperature range on Mercury is 800 degrees Fahrenheit to -290 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the correct choice.

How long does it take for Mercury to complete one orbit around the Sun?

Mercury takes 88 Earth days to complete one orbit around the Sun, making it the correct choice.

What is the diameter of Mercury?

The diameter of Mercury is 4,879 kilometers, which is the correct choice.

Which of the following is true about Mercury's rotation?

Mercury has a slow rotation and a long day, which is different from the other options.

What is the surface gravity on Mercury compared to Earth?

The surface gravity on Mercury is 38% of Earth's gravity. This means that objects on Mercury weigh less compared to Earth.

Which mission was the first to successfully fly by Mercury?

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