CC 14 Venus

What is Venus's position in the solar system in terms of its distance from the Sun?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the primary component of Venus's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

What phenomenon occurs when Venus passes directly across the Sun's face?

• Conjunction

• Occultation

• Transit

• Eclipse

Why is Venus so bright in the sky?

• It has a large number of volcanoes.

• It emits its own light.

• It has a highly reflective cloud layer.

• It is closer to Earth than any other planet.

What is the surface temperature of Venus?

• 860°C

• 460°C

• 200°C

• 100°C

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the main reason for Venus's extreme heat?

• Lack of a magnetic field

• Volcanic activity

• Runaway greenhouse effect

• Proximity to the Sun

What is unusual about Venus's rotation?

• It rotates backwards compared to most planets.

• It has no rotation.

• It rotates in the same direction as Earth.

• It rotates faster than Earth.

What is the speculated cause of the shiny substance on Venus's mountaintops?

• Water ice

• Sulfur deposits

• Metallic snow

• Volcanic ash

What evidence suggests that Venus might have ongoing volcanic activity?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Abnormal warmth of Idunn Mons

• High levels of oxygen

• Presence of tectonic plates

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Why does Venus lack a magnetic field?

• It has a thick atmosphere.

• It has a fast rotation.

• It has a slow rotation.

• It is too close to the Sun.