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The Inner Planets

Question 5 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

Which planet is the only one known to have oceans of liquid water?

Answer
A
Mercury
B
Venus
C
Earth
D
Mars

Explanation

Earth is the only planet known to have stable oceans of liquid water on its surface. Mars has evidence of water ice and ancient water, but no present-day surface oceans; Mercury and Venus also lack surface oceans of liquid water. So the correct choice is Earth.

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