Exploring the Inner Planets: Mercury and Venus

The video tutorial explores the inner solar system, focusing on Mercury and Venus. Mercury, the smallest planet, has extreme temperatures and a rocky surface similar to the Moon. It orbits the Sun in 88 days. Venus, often called Earth's sister, is the hottest planet due to its thick CO2 atmosphere. It takes 224.7 days to orbit the Sun. The video concludes with a review and questions about these planets.

Which planet is known for having a very harsh climate with extreme temperature variations?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

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

• 225 days

• 687 days

• 88 days

• 365 days

What is the primary reason Venus is hotter than Mercury despite being further from the Sun?

• Its proximity to the Sun

• Its thick CO2 atmosphere

• Its rapid rotation

• Its large size

Which planet is often referred to as Earth's twin due to its similar size and mass?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the average time Venus takes to orbit the Sun?

• 120 days

• 225 days

• 60 days

• 457 days