Question

Comparing the densities of the Moon and Mercury, we find: A. the Moon is slightly denser than Mercury. B. similar in surface appearance, they are also similar in density. C. that density increases as we go outward from the Sun. D. the Moon's is similar to Earth's crust, while Mercury's is similar to the entire Earth. E. both are much denser than our water-covered planet.

Answer 1

D. the Moon's is similar to Earth's crust, while Mercury's is similar to the entire Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

Density of Mercury is 5.4 g/cm³

Density of Moon is 3.34 g/cm³

Density of the Earth's crust varies from 2.7 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³

Density of the Earth is 5.51 g/cm³

From the above data, it can be concluded that the density of the Moon is similar to that of density of the Earth's crust while Density of Mercury is similar to the entire Earth's density.

Thus, option D is correct.