Venus: The Hottest Planet

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What is Venus often called due to its similarity to Earth?

Earth's Twin
Earth's Sister Planet (correct)
Earth's Neighbor
Earth's Companion

Venus has the coldest temperatures in the solar system.

False (B)

How long does it take Venus to complete one rotation?

243 Earth days

The thick atmosphere of Venus is mainly composed of ______.

<p>carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features of Venus with their descriptions:

<p>Thick atmosphere = Traps heat and increases surface temperatures Surface temperature = Reaches over 460°C Rotation period = 243 Earth days Similar size to Earth = Often referred to as Earth's sister planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Venus - Description

Venus is the second planet from the Sun.
It is often called Earth's 'sister planet' due to its similar size and composition.
Venus has a thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide.
This thick atmosphere traps heat, making Venus the hottest planet in the solar system.
Surface temperatures on Venus can reach over 460°C.
Venus has a slow rotation and takes 243 Earth days to complete one rotation.