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(circle one) Other. Add one more fact for each planet Mercury. 4, 879 km 0.39 AU -184 C to 427 C No atmosphere Heavy craters. Large volcanic rock Supports life. Cannot support life. Why? Either no oxygen and/or liquid water. No moons. Cold AND Hot planet Venus. 12,104 km 0.72 AU 465 C Carbon dioxide Craters. Volcanoes Supports life. Cannot ... ................
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