Mercury and Venus

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is the average temperature on Mercury?

• 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius)

• 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees Celsius)

• 600 degrees Fahrenheit (315 degrees Celsius)

• 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius)

What is the surface of Venus mostly covered with?

• Rainforests, mountains, and glaciers

• Canyons, plateaus, and sand dunes

• Volcanic plains, impact craters, and highland regions

• Ice caps, deserts, and oceans

How many moons does Venus have?

• 0

• 1

• 3

• 2

What is the atmosphere of Venus mostly composed of?

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• helium

What is the name of the spacecraft that visited Mercury in 2011?

• MESSENGER

• Voyager

• Apollo

• Galileo

What is the rotation direction of Venus?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Sideways

• Upwards

What is the name of the second planet from the Sun?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Mars