Question 1

Venus has an atmosphere about ____ times more massive than the Earth's.&#10;A) 20&#10;B) 10&#10;C) 100&#10;D) 1/100

Accepted Answer

Venus has an atmosphere that is about 100 times more massive than Earth's, primarily composed of carbon dioxide, which contributes to its high surface pressure and temperature.

Question 2

The primary component of Venus' atmosphere is ____. A) CO₂ B) O₂ C) H₂O D) H₂SO₄

Accepted Answer

The primary component of Venus' atmosphere is carbon dioxide (CO2), which makes up about 96.5% of its atmosphere.

Question 3

Venus rotates slowly and is _____.&#10;A) prograde&#10;B) speeding up&#10;C) retrograde&#10;D) slowing down

Accepted Answer

Venus rotates in a retrograde direction, meaning it spins in the opposite direction to most planets in the solar system, including Earth.

Question 4

The molecule in the atmosphere of Venus that is responsible for its high temperature, due to the greenhouse effect, is&#10;A) water vapor&#10;B) carbon dioxide&#10;C) sulfuric acid&#10;D) nitrogen

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas in Venus's atmosphere, trapping heat and leading to its extremely high surface temperatures.

Question 5

Venus has a density most similar to _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Venus has a density most similar to...

Question 6

The highest peak on Venus is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The highest peak on Venus is called...

Question 7

Many craters were found on Venus.

Accepted Answer

Venus has relatively few craters compared to other rocky planets, due to its dense atmosphere and volcanic resurfacing.

Question 8

Pancake volcanoes are blistered uplifts on Venus.

Accepted Answer

Pancake volcanoes are indeed blistered uplifts found on Venus, characterized by their flat, dome-like shape resembling pancakes, resulting from the planet's thick atmosphere and volcanic activity.

Deck 41: Venus