Question

jena is doing research on one of the planets of the solar system. she writes: this planet quickly revolves around the sun and has no rings and no moons. it is also the planet that has virtually no atmosphere. based on information provided in jenas research, answer the following questions. is this planet an inner planet or outer planet? what is the composition of this planet? what is the identity of this planet?

Explanation:

The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are closer to the Sun, have no rings, and in the case of Mercury, no moons and a thin - to - non - existent atmosphere. Mercury is a rocky planet. Based on the description of quick revolution, no rings, no moons, and virtual lack of atmosphere, the planet is Mercury.

Answer:

1. Inner planet
2. Rocky composition
3. Mercury