Question

#1-9: Write M for Mercury, V for Venus, or B for both planets in the blank before each statement below.

1. This planet lies between Earth and the Sun.

2. This planet was named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

3. Life as we know it on Earth could not exist here.

4. Its surface contains some plains.

5. It is the planet nearest the Sun.

6. It is similar in size to Earth.

7. Its temperatures range from very hot to very cold.

8. Its revolution is swift but its rotation is slow.

9. From Earth, it appears to be the brightest of all the planets.

10. Compare either Mercury or Venus with Earth

11. What part do you think the color of Mars played in its being named after the Roman god of war?

12. A year on any planet is the number of days it takes for the planet to complete

Answer 1

1.M

2.V

3.B

4.V

5.M

6.V

7.M

8.V

10.B

11.V

12.M

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Answer 2

1. B

2. M

3. V

4. M

5. M

6. V

7. B

8. M

9. V

10. V

11. Red

12. Approx. 1/4 - 1/2 an earth year

Step-by-step explanation: