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What are the most likely explanations for the streaks seen on Venus?
What are the most likely explanations for the streaks seen on Venus?
- Fine particles (correct)
- Ice crystals
- Iron chloride
- Microbial life
What type of coating could protect microbes from sulfuric acid in Venus’ atmosphere?
What type of coating could protect microbes from sulfuric acid in Venus’ atmosphere?
- A chemical compound
- A ring-shaped linkage of sulfur atoms (correct)
- A protective shield
- A special kind of ultraviolet light
What is the purpose of the coating mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the coating mentioned in the text?
- To absorb potentially damaging ultraviolet light
- To re-radiate visible light
- To protect microbes from sulfuric acid
- To provide microbes with a chemical cloak (correct)
