11.2 Inner planet quiz

The inner planets are closest to the

• solar system
• moons
• sun
• all of the above

Inner planets are also called

• tiny planets
• planets farthest from the sun
• terrestrial planets
• all of the above

Planet closest to the sun

• mars
• venus
• earth
• mercury

Second planet from the sun

• mercury
• earth
• mars
• venus

Hottest planet

• mars
• venus
• earth
• mercury

Third planet from the sun

• mars
• venus
• earth
• mercury

Fourth planet from the sun

• mars
• venus
• earth
• mercury

Made up of iron oxide

• mars
• venus
• earth
• mercury

Which planet has water, a period of rotation equal to 24 hours, and a solid inner core?

• mars
• venus
• earth
• mercury

Which planet has surface features last for billions of years because of little erosion, has no atmosphere or winds, period of rotation 59 days, closest to the sun

• mercury
• mars
• venus
• earth