What Is the Reason That It Is So Difficult to View

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the reason that it is so difficult to view Mercury from Earth?

• A)Mercury is very dim.
• B)Mercury is very small.
• C)Mercury can't be seen at night.
• D)Mercury is often hidden by the Moon.
• E)Mercury is always very close to the Sun.

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Definitions:

Scratch Marks

Linear abrasions on rock surfaces caused by the movement of glaciers, sediments, or other geological processes.

Folding

The bending of rock layers due to stress in the Earth's crust, often resulting in wave-like structures known as anticlines and synclines.

Banded Rock

Rock that displays layers or bands of different colors or textures, often resulting from varying mineral compositions or sediment deposition.

Coarse Crystals

Large, visible crystals often found in igneous rocks, indicating slow cooling of magma.