Size and Distance
Which planet is Venus from the Sun?
2nd planet from the sun
Is Venus a slow or fast moving planet?
Slow moving
True or False
Venus does not have highlands but has lowlands.
False
Is Venus a hot or cold planet?
Hot planet
True or False
Venus does not have a moon.
True
What phase is Venus in when it is the closest to Earth?
New phase
Does Venus show the same face or different face when pointed towards earth?
Same face
Does Venus have a smooth or rough surface?
Smooth surface
True or False
Venus has thick clouds that make up the surface making it almost invisible at certain optical wavelengths.
True
What planet is called Venus's sister planet?
Earth
What other planet is Venus similar in size too?
Earth (Sister planet)
What happened that caused Venus to be such a slow moving planet?
Venus was hit by a larger body just like Earth
What type of core is in the center of Venus's structure?
An iron core
How fast does the upper deck of clouds move on Venus?
A) 650 km/h
B) 400 km/h
C) 730 km/h
B) 400 km/h
What goddess is Venus named after?
Aphrodite the goddess of love and beauty
Is Venus's radius bigger or smaller than 6,000 km?
Bigger
What is Venus's axial tilt?
A) 219.6 degrees
B) 154.2 degrees
C) 177.4 degrees
C) 177.4 degrees
What is the name of the deep canyon on Venus?
A) Maria
B) Diana
C) Sarah
B) Diana
What temperature does Venus reach?
A) 737 Kelvins
B) 668 Kelvins
C) 703 Kelvins
A) 737 Kelvins
Which telescope makes radar observations of Venus?
Arecibo Radio Telescope
What is Venus's average density?
A) 5200 kg/m^3
B) 4600 kg/m^3
C) 4300 kg/m^3
A) 5200 kg/m^3
How many days are in Venus's rotation period?
243 days
What is the name of one of the volcanic craters on Venus?
Sacajawea
What effect is used to trap the heat from the sun making Venus have such a hot atmosphere?
Greenhouse effect
What is the name of the of the quasi-satellite that orbits Venus?
(100 bonus points for what year it was discovered in as well)
Zoozve (2002)