mercury a closer look at the planet closest to the sun

MercuryA closer look at the planet closest to

the sun.

Mercury Menu How close is Mercury to the Sun? What’s the temperature like on Mercury? How big is the planet Mercury? Does Mercury have any moons?

Mercury Review

Is Mercury the closest planet to the Sun?

True FalseClick the lightening bolt!!

What’s the temperature range on Mercury?

-270°F -- 600°F

-800°F -- 200°F

-279°F -- 801°F

-600°F -- 270°F

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How big is Mercury?Mercury is bigger than the Earth but smaller than the moon.

Mercury is smaller than the sun and bigger than the Earth.

Mercury and the Earth are the same size and are smaller than the moon.

Mercury is smaller than the Earth but bigger than the moon.

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How many moons does Mercury have?

Mercury has zero moons.

Mercury has 2-3 moons.

Mercury shares a moon with Pluto.

Earth sold Mercury the legal rights to own a moon in 1964 and it currently has one.

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