Mercury Flashcards
What is the atmosphere like on Mercury?
Small amounts of hydrogen, helium, and oxygen.
What is Mercury’s surface temperature?
The surface temperature is 800 degrees F.
What is the size of Mercury?
The size is 1,516 mi.
What is the density of Mercury?
The density is 5.43 g/cm^3.
What is the gravity of Mercury?
The gravity is 3.7 m/s^2.
What is Mercury made up of?
Mercury’s core is made up of Iron with a very thin crust.
how many moons does Mercury have?
There are no moons.
Which way does Mercury revolve?
Counterclockwise around the sun.
Which way does Mercury rotate?
Counterclockwise on its axis.
Is there water on Mercury?
There is no water on Mercury.
Is there a possibility of life on Mercury?
There is no possibility of life on Mercury.
Is there any evidence of plate tectonics on Mercury?
Yes, there is evidence of plate tectonics.