Mercury: Planet Series Quiz Set 51

What is Mercury?

• A star

• A planet

• A comet

• A moon

Where is Mercury located in the solar system?

• Closest to the sun

• Second from the sun

• Third from the sun

• Farthest from the sun

Why does Mercury get so hot during the day?

• It has an atmosphere that traps heat.

• It is very close to the sun.

• It spins very fast.

• It is covered in fire.

Why does Mercury get very cold at night?

• It is far from the sun.

• It has no atmosphere to keep heat.

• It spins slowly.

• It is covered in ice.

How many moons does Mercury have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How long is a year on Mercury?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 88 days

• 100 days

What color is Mercury?

• Red

• Blue

• Gray

• Green

Which of these is true about Mercury?

• It has the most volcanoes in the solar system.

• It is the smallest planet in the solar system.

• It is covered in water.

• It has the most moons of all planets.

What is Mercury’s surface covered with?

• Ice

• Lava

• Craters and rocks

• Sand dunes

Who is Mercury named after?

• A Roman god

• An astronaut

• A scientist

• A spaceship

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