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Mercury Geology Quiz

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Example Quiz 1

    1. Which of these has a similar surface appearance to planet Mercury?
    Earth's Moon
    Planet Mars
    Ganymede (Jupiter's largest moon)



    2. Mercury's core occupies,
    17 percent of its total volume
    24 percent of its total volume
    42 percent of its total volume



    3. What is the largest crater on Mercury?
    Kuiper crater
    Beethovan basin
    Caloris basin



    4. Pit-floor craters on Mercury,
    Are a type of large impact craters
    Formed from the collapse of magma chambers below the surface
    Are circular in shape with a tall rim around them



    5. The craters on Mercury are named after,
    Scientists who contributed to the study of Mercury
    Famous musicians, painters and authors
    Ancient Greek goddesses



    6. Which of these explains the origin of 'Weird Terrain' on the surface of Mercury?
    Shock waves from a large impact on the opposite side of Mercury
    Large volcanic eruptions due to Sun's gravity
    Collapse of Mercury's crust due to rapid cooling



    7. Which of these mountains is a surface feature on Mercury?
    Caloris Montes
    Olympus Mons
    Maxwell Montes



    8. The inter-crater plains on Mercury,
    Resemble lunar maria
    Are the oldest visible surface
    Have a volcanic origin



    9. What surface feature on Mercury is named after famous Radio Telescopes?
    Ridges
    Albedo features
    Valleys



    10. Correct statement regarding Mercury's internal structure,
    Core - Molten and rich in iron
    Mantle - Consists mainly of iron
    Crust - Has a thickness of 10 - 25 km




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