click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Astronomy lesson 4
Apologia Astronomy lesson 4
Question | Answer |
---|---|
A day on Venus is _______________ Earth days. | 243 |
A year on Venus is _______________ Earth days. | 225 |
Which is longer on Venus---a day or a year? | a day |
The temperature on Venus is approximately __________ degrees and remains constant all over the whole planet because of its thick atmosphere. | 870 |
While melted rock is still inside the volcano, it is called _______________ ___________. | molten rock |
When the melted or molten rock comes to the surface and pours out of a volcano, it is called ____________ . | lava |
What is different about the rotation of Venus compared to Earth? | rotates in the opposite direction |
Venus is a (terrestrial or gaseous) planet. | terrestrial |
Venus' surface is covered with __________________ which are constantly erupting and heating up the planet. | volcanoes |
Venus was named after the Roman goddess of ______________ . | beauty |
This was the name given to Venus when it is visible in the early morning just before the sun rises. | Morning Star |
This is the name given to Venus when it is visible just after the sun sets in the sky. | Evening Star |
This is the toxic chemical contained in the clouds that surround Venus. | sulfuric acid |
What is another name for space rocks, which are large rocks that are orbiting the Sun in our solar system? | asteroids |