Venus 1
How many moons does Venus have?
0
Is Venus's Atmosphere dense?
Yes (it is very dense)
What is the second planet from the sun?
Venus
How long does it take for Venus to make a full turn (complete rotation)?
243 days (Earth days)
What are the craters on Venus filled with?
What did Galileo notice through his telescope when he looked at Venus?
The phases of Venus
What is another nickname for Venus
Earth's Sister
When visible, because it shines brilliantly after sunset or before sunrise, what is Venus often called?
Morning star or evening star
How many seconds would it take to cook a 16-inch pizza on Venus just by holding it out in the air?
7 seconds
What direction does Venus rotate around the sun compared to Earth?
The opposite direction/Clockwise
What is 90% of Venus' surface?
Venus’s surface is 90% basalt, which is hardened lava.
What keeps Venus very hot?
The atmosphere and clouds
What probe did the USA launch that did a fly-by of Venus in 1962?
Mariner 2
What is Venus' temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?
870 0 F (466 0C)
What do we compare with Venus' surface?
Earth