What Is Venus? | 2nd Planet from the Sun Explained!

The video explores Venus, the second planet from the Sun, known for its slow rotation and extreme temperatures. It highlights Venus's unique backward rotation, making it the hottest planet in the solar system. The atmosphere is composed mainly of carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid, with a surface marked by volcanoes and lava plains. Named after the Roman goddess of love, Venus is the third brightest object visible from Earth.

How long does it take for Venus to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 24 Earth hours

• 243 Earth days

• 12 Earth hours

• 365 Earth days

What is the surface temperature of Venus in Fahrenheit?

• 1100 degrees

• 900 degrees

• 700 degrees

• 500 degrees

In which direction does the Sun set on Venus?

• South

• North

• East

• West

What makes Venus the third brightest object in the sky as seen from Earth?

• Its volcanic activity

• Its reflective clouds

• Its thick atmosphere

• Its proximity to the Sun

What are the main components of Venus's atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid

• Hydrogen and helium

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Methane and ammonia