Quiz on Mercury

What is the maximum daytime temperature on Mercury?

• 800°F (430°C)

• 500°F (260°C)

• 600°F (315°C)

• 700°F (370°C)

How does Mercury's size compare to Earth's?

• Mercury is about 1/3 the width of Earth

• Mercury is about 1/2 the width of Earth

• Mercury is about 1/4 the width of Earth

• Mercury is about the same size as Earth

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How long does it take for sunlight to travel from the Sun to Mercury?

• 3.2 minutes

• 5.5 minutes

• 2.8 minutes

• 4.1 minutes

How many Earth days equal one Mercury solar day?

• 176 Earth days

• 88 Earth days

• 365 Earth days

• 90 Earth days

What is unique about Mercury's atmosphere?

• It has an exosphere instead of an atmosphere

• It has a thick atmosphere

• It has a breathable atmosphere

• It has a water-rich atmosphere

How fast does Mercury travel through space?

• 29 miles (47 kilometers) per second

• 15 miles (24 kilometers) per second

• 20 miles (32 kilometers) per second

• 25 miles (40 kilometers) per second

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When did Mercury form?

• About 4.5 billion years ago

• About 3 billion years ago

• About 2 billion years ago

• About 1 billion years ago

What is the second densest planet in the solar system?

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

• Jupiter

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What percentage of Mercury's radius is made up by its metallic core?

• 50%

• 85%

• 70%

• 95%

What are the bright streaks on Mercury's surface called?

• Solar flares

• Crater rays

• Meteor trails

• Comet tails