Planet Mercury

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.

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

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.

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.

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-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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

• 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 has a slow rotation and a long day.

Answer explanation

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?

• 10%

• 38%

• 75%

• 150%

Answer explanation

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?

• Mariner 10

• Voyager 1

• Pioneer 11

• New Horizons