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What is the main reason Mercury is much hotter than the Moon?
a.Mercury has a lower albedo than the Moon.
b.Mercury has more greenhouse gases than the Moon.
c.Mercury is closer to the Sun.
d.Mercury has a slower rotation rate.

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Answer:

The correct option is: c. Mercury is closer to the Sun                                

Explanation:

Mercury is the first and the smallest planet of the Solar system that is present closest to the Sun. The surface temperature of this planet ranges from -173 °C-427 °C or 100-700 K.

Due to the small size and high surface temperature of the planet, the gravity can not retain a significant atmosphere.

Whereas, Moon is the only permanent natural satellite of the planet Earth. It is the second most brightest object in the Earth's sky after Sun.

Since Mercury is much closer to the Sun than the Moon. Therefore, Mercury is much hotter than the Moon.

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