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1) Most planets have some type of atmosphere, but Mercury has none. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for why Mercury does not have an atmosphere?
A) It is too new to have formed an atmosphere
B) It is not close enough to the Sun to have an atmosphere.
C) It is too cold for any gases to remain in its gravitational field
D) It is not large enough to hold on to an atmosphere

2) Although Venus is almost twice as far from the Sun as Mercury, its surface temperature is much higher. Which of the following is the best explanation for Venus' high temperature?
A) Venus rotates very slowly compared to Mercury
B) Venus revolves in the opposite direction as Mercury
C) Venus has a solid surface, and Mercury does not
D) Venus has a thick atmosphere and Mercury has no atmosphere

3) The Moon has many more impact craters than Earth. Which of the following gives the best explanation for the Moon having more craters than Earth?
A) The Moon has one side facing away from Earth at all times
B) The Moon has no atmosphere.
C) The Moon rotates much slower than Earth does.
D) The Moon orbits between Earth and the Sun.

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Answer: 1.(D), 2.(D) and 3.(B)

Explanation: 1. Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system which means its gravity is too weak to hold down a normal atmosphere.

2. Venus is very hot because it is surrounded by a very thick atmosphere .  As sunlight passes through the atmosphere, it heats up the surface of Venus which results in the heats being trapped and building up extremely high temperature. Whereas, Mercury has no atmosphere at all.

3. The moon has more craters than the earth because of the moon's lack of atmosphere.