I WONDER - How Fast Does The Planet Mercury Travel?

Mercury has the shortest orbit in the solar system, completing a year in just 88 Earth days. Despite this short year, a day on Mercury is very long, lasting nearly 59 Earth days due to its slow rotation. This makes Mercury's days much longer than its years.

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

• 365 Earth days

• 59 Earth days

• 88 Earth days

• 24 Earth days

What is the main reason for Mercury's short year?

• Its thick atmosphere

• Its fast rotation

• Its proximity to the Sun

• Its large size

What is unique about the length of a day on Mercury compared to its year?

• A day is twice as long as a year

• A day and a year are the same length

• A day is shorter than a year

• A day is longer than a year

How many Earth days does one day on Mercury last?

• 59 Earth days

• 24 Earth days

• 88 Earth days

• 365 Earth days

Why do days on Mercury feel extremely long?

• Because Mercury is far from the Sun

• Because Mercury rotates slowly

• Because Mercury rotates quickly

• Because Mercury has no atmosphere