Exploring Venus: Thermal Emissions and Mineralogical Insights

What is the primary reason Venus emits thermal radiation even on its night side?

• The presence of active volcanoes

• The planet's thick atmosphere

• The extreme heat of its surface

• The reflection of sunlight

What do whisper images provide for scientists studying Venus?

• A closer look at Venus's moons

• A view of Venus's magnetic field

• A new perspective on the lower atmosphere and surface

• A detailed map of Venus's surface

What can different rocks and minerals on Venus help scientists understand?

• The speed of Venus's rotation

• The size of Venus's core

• The planet's gravitational pull

• The levels of heat emission

What do chemical fingerprints in Venus's atmosphere suggest about its past?

• It was once covered in water

• It might have been habitable

• It had a stronger magnetic field

• It was closer to the Sun

Why is the study of Venus's mineralogical differences important?

• To measure its atmospheric pressure

• To determine the age of the planet

• To calculate its distance from Earth

• To understand its potential for past habitability