All of the Planets! YAY!!!!!

What is the smallest planet in the solar system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Mars

How many times could Mercury fit inside Earth?

• 3

• 17

• 24

• 262

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and can usually be seen most nights without a (a)   .

Mercury was named after a Roman god who was known for being a ________.

• messenger

• warrior

• king

• farmer

How long does it take Mercury to orbit the Sun?

• 59 Earth days

• 88 Earth days

• 365 Earth days

• 24 Earth days

Mercury rotates clockwise on its axis.

• True

• False

What is the highest temperature Mercury can reach during the day?

• 800°F (427°C)

• 100°F (38°C)

• -290°F (-179°C)

• 32°F (0°C)

Mercury's surface is similar to the surface of Earth's ________.

• moon

• ocean

• forest

• desert

What is the name of the largest crater on Mercury?

• Messenger Basin

• Caloris Basin

• Mariner Basin

• Sunspot Basin

Which spacecraft was sent to Mercury in 1973?

• Messenger

• Mariner 10

• Voyager 1

• Apollo 11