| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What position is Mercury from the sun? | 1st |
| Mercury is the __________ biggest planet. | 8th |
| If the sun were the size of a golf ball, what would the size of Mercury be? | 1/10 the size of the tip of a ball point pen |
| The surface of Mercury is covered with what? | craters |
| What is the name of Mercury's atmosphere? | exosphere |
| What do day-time temperatures on Mercury reach? | 800?F |
| What do night-time temperatures on Mercury reach? | -280?F |
| How many moons does Mercury have? | zero |
| In the northern hemisphere, when can you see Mercury? | right after sunset |
| About how many Earth days does it take for Mercury to revolve around the sun? | 88 days |
| About how many Earth days are equal to one day on Mercury? | 59 days |
| Why can Mercury not have life on its planet? | there is no water, extreme temperatures, and asteroids |
