Approximately How Many Times in 1 Earth Year Does Mercury

question 229

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many times in 1 Earth year does Mercury go completely around the Sun, as viewed from the distant stars?

• A) 4 times
• B) 3 times
• C) Twice
• D) Once

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