Quiz on Planets #2

Which planet is the smallest of the terrestrial planets and the closest to the sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

How far is Mercury from the sun?

• 67,000,000 miles

• 35,600,000 miles

• 93,000,000 miles

• 50,000,000 miles

Why is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system?

• It is closest to the sun

• It has a very dense atmosphere

• It has many volcanoes

• It is made of metal

How often does Mercury orbit the sun?

• Every 365 days

• Every 225 days

• Every 88 days

• Every 100 days

What is one feature that Venus and Earth have in common?

• Both have rings

• Both have a dense atmosphere

• Both have mountains and volcanoes

• Both are the same distance from the sun