Planets of the Solar System Review

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

Which (dwarf) planet is farthest from the Sun?

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Pluto

What is the mnemonic used to remember the order of the planets from the Sun?

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas

• My Easy Method Just Speeds Up Naming Planets

• My Very Energetic Monkey Jumps Swiftly Under Nine Planets

• My Eager Very Mother Just Served Us Nine Pies

What type of planet is Mercury?

• Gas Giant

• Terrestrial (Inner Planet)

• Ice Giant

• Dwarf Planet

Does Mercury have a ring system?

• Yes

• No

• Only during certain times of the year

• Only in the past

What is the rotation period of Mercury?

• 24 hours

• 58 hours, 16 minutes

• 10 hours

• 88 hours

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

• 365 days

• 225 days

• 88 days

• 687 days

Which gases are present in the atmosphere of Mercury?

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Carbon Dioxide and Methane

• Argon and Neon

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How does Mercury's gravity compare to Earth's gravity?

• Greater than Earth

• Equal to Earth

• Less than Earth

• Twice as much as Earth

What is the distance of Mercury from the Sun?

• 58 million km

• 108 million km

• 150 million km

• 228 million km

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3